Satisfy Your Bubble Tea Cravings in These 5 Stores

Did you know that Southeast Asians spend about US$3.66 billion (i.e., S$5.1 billion) on bubble tea annually?

The Singapore-headquartered venture outfit Momentum Works and digital payments solution firm qlub’s report showed that the average price of bubble tea in Singapore is double that of the other countries in the region. The Lion City has the highest spending power despite its relatively small population.

The study gave valuable insights on the business dynamics behind bubble tea in Southeast Asia. It highlighted its largest market in the region, which is Indonesia. Indonesia had about US$1.6 billion annual turnover. Thailand came in second with US$749 million across more than 31,000 bubble tea stores and other retail channels. Vietnam ranked third with US$362 million. While Singapore came in fourth place at US$342 million. Lastly, the study found that Taiwanese and homegrown brands have “long dominated” the Southeast Asian bubble tea market.

Food trends may come and go, but our craving for sweets remains. There is a good chance that you have tried at least a couple of drinks from bubble tea stalls in Singapore, especially because of its convenience and prominence. Happy hormones sure know how to become more active when they encounter bubble tea.

On that note, here are some of the most delicious bubble tea offerings in town. Apologies in advance if you get addicted to bubble tea.

#1: THE ALLEY

Fans of brown sugar can search no further than The Alley. The Alley offers flavorful drinks with its matcha and cocoa options. If you prefer fruit teas, you can try the Lulu series of strawberry or orange infusions. Alternatively, you may opt to take an IG-worthy shot with its Aurora line of vibrant goodness.

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The Alley is available in multiple locations including Jewel Changi Airport and Clementi.

#2: HEYTEA

Experience the appeal of sweet and savory mixtures once you taste Heytea’s cheese foam and tea options. Heytea also sells an array of fruit teas and unique ice cream flavors such as salted egg yolk.

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Heytea is available on multiple locations including Westgate and ION Orchard.

#3: PLAYMADE

Playmade offers contemporary teas and the classics such as green tea lattes and Earl Grey milk teas. Aside from your regular tapioca pearls, Playmade introduces quirky toppings such as pearls in pink cactus, black sesame, burnt caramel and chrysanthemum varieties. As the name suggests, Playmade plays with flavors and creativity to bring twists to the bubble teas.

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Playmade is available on multiple locations including Chinatown Point and Tiong Bahru.

#4: GONG CHA

When you crave bubble tea and you need instant gratification, Gong Cha is one of your best bets. With its several locations scattered in the country, Gong Cha brings familiarity with taste and consistency. Its bestsellers include Earl Grey milk tea, mango green tea and alisan milk tea, among others.

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Gong Cha is available on multiple locations including Funan and Bugis Junction.

#5: LIHO

Homegrown brand Liho offers cheese teas and other varieties of bubble tea. It still draws in a regular crowd and keeps things fresh with its limited-edition drinks and collaborations.

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Liho is available in multiple locations including Raffles City and Suntec City

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Chewy Bubble Milk Tea candies now available at FairPrice for $4.95

Satisfy your cravings for BBT with these candies

FairPrice is now selling these Bubble Milk Tea candies imported form Taiwan.

The candies have a chewy texture (think white rabbit milk candies) and have pearls infused in each of them. Each packet costs $4.95 and are available at selected FairPrice outlets.

Pop one in your mouth and you can’t stop.

There is also a bigger gift box version that has mixed flavours: original and brown sugar.

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CNY Promo: Receive up to $200 Cash Ang Pows for reach credit card applied from 16 – 31 Jan 2020

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Gong Cha is offering 1-for-1 drinks at their store in Tampines MRT from 12 – 14 Sep 19

East siders, Gong Cha will be serving cups of happiness from Tampines MRT and they want to celebrate!

  1. Starting from 12 noon tomorrow, the first 99 customers will enjoy a 1 for 1 on their exclusive medium Brown sugar earl grey milk tea with coffee jelly! Thereafter, this drink will be exclusively on offer at $3.80, while stocks last.
  2. On their second day, 13 September, the first 99 customers will get to enjoy 1 for 1 on their medium QQ passion green tea!
  3. Last but not least, on their third day of celebrations, 14 September, the first 99 customers will get to enjoy 1 for 1 on their brown sugar fresh milk with pearl!

 

That’s not all, pals! Stand a chance to win gold on all 3 days of our opening! With a purchase of 2 drinks or more (not valid with promotional items), try your luck in winning your very own bubble tea gold charm! They have 1 to be won everyday so don’t miss out!

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PARTEA to offer 1-for-1 selected drinks from 19 – 26 Oct 2017

Beat the heat with a refreshing cup of tea from PARTEA.

PARTEA is a new bubble tea brand that recently launched at Suntec City Mall. Famous for its wide array of fruit tea, particularly the Rainbow Tea, PARTEA brews its beverages with tea leaves sourced from Taiwan.

From 19 – 26 Oct, enjoy 1-for-1 drinks from the Fluffy Cloud Tea and Chill Tea series.

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ADDRESS
3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-470 Suntec City North Wing
Singapore 038983
Nearest station: Promenade/Esplanade

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KOI: $1 Medium Size Drink for UOB Cardmembers (worth up to $4.90) (20 – 24 Jun 16)

Good news for UOB Cardmembers.

From 20 – 24 Jun, enjoy S$1 Medium Size Drink at KOI when you pay with your UOB Card on your mobile!

Valid at all KOI outlets except Changi Airport outlets.

Find the nearest store here.

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UOB Cardmembers can purchase up to 2 drinks per transaction per day. If you are not a cardmember, find someone whom you know. Share this deal with your friends!

How to pay with UOB Mighty app:

  1. Download and install the UOB Mighty app for Android
  2. Digitise your UOB Visa debit/credit and MasterCard credit card using the app
    1. Step 1: Add your debit or credit card by signing in to UOB Personal Internet Banking or manually keying in your card details.
    2. Step 2: Read and accept the Terms & Conditions.
    3. Step 3: Set your wallet pin.
    4. Step 4: Key in your SMS One-Time Password and your card is successfully added!
  3. When making payment, open the app, select the Card and tap “Make a payment”. Unlock with your wallet pin. After unlocking, place phone over the contactless payment terminal.

How to pay via Apple Pay (iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, Apple Watch paired with iPhone 5 or later):

  1. Open the Wallet app.
  2. Tap the + sign at the top right.
  3. Use your iPhone’s camera to capture the card’s information. You can also enter the card details manually.
  4. Check the card details and enter security code (CVV or CVC).
  5. Read and accept the ‘Terms & Conditions’ twice.
  6. For security purposes, UOB will send you a verification code via SMS. Enter this received verification code. You can load multiple UOB cards and set a default card for payment. Open the Wallet app, then tap and hold the card. Drag it to the front and release. You will receive a notification confirming your default card setting.
  7. Apple Pay will be available with eligible UOB Visa cards. UOB MasterCard will be coming soon

Terms & Conditions

Valid from 20 to 24 June 2016 for any medium-size drink. Not applicable to Changi Airport (T3) outlet. Limited to 2 redemptions per transaction, valid while stocks last on a first come first served basis. Other terms and conditions apply.

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