Berkeley is bubbling over with excitement as milk tea takes center stage for the Bay Area’s biggest boba celebration.
Just steps from the UC Berkeley campus, Telegraph Boba Day returns on Saturday, April 26, transforming three lively blocks into a haven for bubble tea lovers in honor of National Bubble Tea Day.
This marks the fifth annual celebration of the globally beloved Taiwanese drink, and it’s not just a local event — it’s the largest and longest-running milk tea festival in the Bay Area, hosted by Telegraph Berkeley.
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., fans of milk tea can explore 17 different boba shops, each offering unique flavors and exclusive promotions. Participants include popular names like:
- Mochiholic
- Purple Kow
- Rare Tea
- Kuboba Spot
- L&L Hawaiian BBQ
From classic Taiwanese milk teas to inventive drinks inspired by flavors from the Philippines, Japan, China, and Korea, this milk tea festival offers a truly global tasting experience. Visitors can also enjoy live music, giveaways, and sweet drink deals at nearly every turn.
Whether you’re a seasoned sipper or new to the world of tapioca pearls, Telegraph Boba Day promises a flavorful celebration where milk tea reigns supreme.
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