Not only are boba flavours getting more and more unique as time passes, the number of different types of bubble tea base flavours have also increased. Sit tight and get ready as we explore the forever growing world of boba tea flavours.
1) Milk Tea Series
Being one of the staple drinks among Singaporeans, milk tea often refers to the combination of brewed tea with milk. Just like how our local coffeeshop scene differentiates between Teh (tea with condensed milk) and Teh C (tea with evaporated milk), the bubble tea scene is no different. Most shops offer an alternative milk substitute such as soy milk, oat milk or even almond milk that will change the taste of their drinks and suit different needs.
2) Tea Series
Typically referring to freshly brewed loose teas or brewed tea blends without milk, it can be served cold or hot with the additional of boba toppings at bubble tea shops. The six main types of tea are white, yellow, green, oolong, black and post-fermented. With different form, colour and taste, each type of tea will suit different preferences and one would have to try them all to find out which type they like best.
3) Fruit Tea Series
Based on the name, fruit teas are a fruit-based drink made by infusing fruits with tea or water. Just like how putting a slice of lemon in your water makes it taste different, bubble tea shops add sliced fruits such as grapefruit, lime and more to infuse the taste of fruits into their drinks. Perfect for those who prefer light and fruity drinks, rest and chillax with some friends as you beat the heat with these iced cold beverages.
4) Ice-Blended Series
To suit the growing demand for different flavours, some bubble tea shops use fruits or flavoured powders that replicate its actual counterpart. Popular powdered blends such as Oreo cookies, chocolate or fruits are added to a base liquid with ice to make an ice-blended drink. Your neighbourhood bubble store such as iTea or SweetTalk usually carries this type of drinks such as Oreo Ice Blend or Chocolate Ice Blend to cater to a wider variety of consumers.
5) Fresh Milk Series
Getting its fair share of popularity is the fresh milk series. Stores such as Xin Fu Tang and Tiger Sugar sells this type of drink in different iterations. Most milk teas consist of non-dairy creamer, whereas fresh milk teas contain real milk. Fresh milk is generally much creamier depending on the type used and definitely caffeine-free.
6) Milk Foam Series
Also known as Macchiato, this drink is known for its milk foam or cream layered on top of a lighter drink. Different variations are available but the ones you might know of are made up of cream cheese, sea salt or himalayan salt. This adds an extra depth of flavour that is not only sweet but savoury as well to the drink.
Start your journey in the massive world of bubble tea and get some of these drinks with your preferred boba topping. If you aren’t sure of what topping to get, check out this article for different boba toppings you should know.
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