In recent years, the beloved bubble tea has become a ubiquitous presence on Melbourne’s streets, laneways, and shopping districts. Recognized for its chewy tapioca pearls, bubble tea offers a delightful and extravagant experience. While Taiwan pioneered this tea-based concoction in the 1980s, Melbourne’s streets now boast an array of boba stores, ranging from international chains to local boutiques.
From milk-driven delights to fruity concoctions and imaginative variations, Melbourne’s bubble tea scene has evolved far beyond its original form. Textural add-ins, such as cheese foam and egg pudding, add an extra layer of excitement to the vibrant world of bubble tea. Here are the top nine bubble tea shops in Melbourne where you can embark on a sugary adventure of your own making.
Gotcha Fresh Tea:
Known for its unwavering commitment to quality, Gotcha Fresh Tea sources its base tea exclusively from its own plantation in Taiwan. The extensive menu features a variety of drinks, including fruit-infused green teas and unique options like bamboo and charcoal milk infusion. Customize your drink with extras like popping pearls and cheese foam, or opt for best-selling combinations such as the boba-filled black sugar fresh milk tea.
Bonus Points: Gotcha Fresh Tea offers reusable cups and gold straws at various Melbourne locations, including Footscray, South Yarra, Glen Waverley, and St.
Xing Fu Tang:
Embracing Chinese tradition, Xing Fu Tang delivers an authentic bubble tea experience. Despite being a recent addition to Melbourne, this Taiwanese brand has quickly gained local acclaim for its high-quality concoctions, featuring handcrafted brown sugar boba pearls made daily in-store.
Hero Drink: The marbled and rich brown sugar boba milk stands out as the hero drink, but Xing Fu Tang offers a diverse menu, including colorful pearl-infused matcha and milk, traditional milk teas, and lively fruit-driven options.
Embark on a bubble tea journey at these top Melbourne spots, where creativity and flavor collide.
