13 Best Places to Sip on Bubble Tea in Milan!

To most of the people in Asia, tapioca and boba are the first few things that pop up in their minds at the sound of the world “bubble”. For the people in Milan Italy, when they hear “bubble”, they automatically think of champagne. It won’t be surprising if they had thought that bubble tea is some sort of carbonation with the infusion of tea leaves, and the sound of that wouldn’t tickle a lot of people’s fancy, would it?

The Taiwan-born pearly, sweet drink is definitely not what the people of Milan think it is, but it is arguably one of the best creations of our modern world!

Thousands, if not millions, of people have succumbed to the goodness of the bubbled cup and have joined the bubble tea-obsessed club. Among the lot are people from Milan, and because of its popularity in the city — after figuring out that it is, in fact, not carbonated tea leaves — there has been an uprise in the number of bubble tea shops opened.

Here’s a put-together of the best bubble tea shops to get your boba fix in Milan!

1. Frankly

Who doesn’t like a good ol’ customised cup of boba? The Frankly bubble tea shop offers various customisations so that you’re free to make the perfect bubble tea for yourself, including temperature, sweetness and choice from a range of milk options. There are even choices for vegan-friendly and gluten-free!

With over ten various options of toppings that you can mix and match with flavours like matcha, taro, rose and something special called “London Fog”, there are so many possibilities and potential to discover your new favourite taste. Frankly also offers fruit teas, milkshakes and coffee. If you’re a little more adventurous, why not add boba toppings in them as well?

2. QQ Tea Taiwan Bubble Tea

Located in the heart of Chinatown Milan, QQ Tea Taiwan Bubble Tea may not look like anything special for a boba shop, but trust their ever-returning customers and long queues that they serve quality ones. Choose a flavour from their classics range or the more enticing ones that include strawberry, kiwi and watermelon.

If you’re stumped at the wide range of toppings QQ Tea Taiwan Bubble Tea has, well, you should be! From popping bubbles that piqued everyone’s interests to the classic tapioca sugar pearls that is loved by everyone, you can choose to go as classic and traditional or as crazy and wild as you want with your cup of bubble tea! They also serve food and desserts, so grabbing a bite won’t be such a bad idea.

3. Coll Bubble Tea

Conveniently located at a bustling street but cosy and welcoming inside, Coll Bubble Tea is a great bubble tea shop if you’re looking to sit around for a bit, read a book or just chill. As they serve food as well, it has also become a great lunch place for some.

Bright and vibrant just like their ambience, Coll Bubble Tea offers amazing flavours that lights up a cup with the fusion of colours. An example that is also a highly-recommended drink is the Lemon Green and Peach Bubble Tea. On top of their milk teas and fruit teas, Coll Bubble Tea also has yogurt drinks and even amazing coffees! When you’re in the mood for another type of drink, try mixing the other options and add toppings for those!

4. 1212 Bubble Tea

If you’re strolling around Corso Buenos Aires and in need of a quick bubble tea fix, 1212 Bubble Tea is just around the corner to solve that problem for you! Tucked away in a quiet and secluded part of town, this delicious bubble tea space provides fresh tapioca pearls on the daily, paired with an extensive range of flavours and toppings to boot!

Grab a plate of pasta if you’re hungry — the bubble tea lovers that coincidentally were hungry when getting their cup of boba swore by the amazing pasta that is served at 1212 Bubble Tea, so you can bet on it being just as amazing as their bubble tea!

5. MisterTea

With a passion for bubble tea and a love for bright colours, MisterTea brings you colourful flavours that are not only physically bright, but in the taste as well. Not only that, Pokemon bubble tea lovers should definitely pop by here for a visit to get a load of their Pokemon range of tastes.

The drinks that are named after the characters like Pikachu, Squirtle and Bulbasaur not only represents each of them accurately, but it tastes just as you imagined them to be!

If you’re in for another sweet treat, why not try their a cup of their Spirulina Ice Cream? MisterTea swears that it’ll get rid of the Monday blues…or any day for the matter. Don’t forget to sign up for their membership programme, which has special benefits and saves!

6. Shaker Bubble Tea

The neon purple sign would be what attracted people to the place, but the quality of bubble tea is what makes the customers stay and revisit Shaker Bubble Tea. Having a cute and warm ambience only adds on to reasons why customers crowd the store each day, but the queue is definitely worth it.

Directly importing their ingredients from Taiwan, like tea leaves, Shaker Bubble Tea’s beverages are nothing short of fresh as they avoid powders and artificial syrups.

It’s also said that Shaker Bubble Tea is one of the very few places that has coffee jelly in not only all of Milan, but all of Italy! Don’t miss out on the chance to try some!

7. Bro’z Milano

Don’t be intimidated by the crowd in Bro’z Milano bubble tea shop — they’re always there. If you’re not used to ordering bubble tea or are new to this particular one, don’t fret as they provide step-by-step instructions right on the wall! As you first choose your base drink, from a bubble, milky or jamble tea, you then proceed to picking the flavour of tea, pearls, and if you want any add-ons like toppings.

If you’re not up for the fancy flavoured bubble tea, their classic range is pretty exceptional too! The one most popular among customers is the matcha milk bubble tea.

8. Tre tè

A slight upscale of a bubble tea shop is the Tre tè, and as fancy as their name sounds, so are the taste of their bubble tea. With an elaborate yet relaxing and cosy ambience, the spacious interior of Tre tè provides their customers to chill and chat as they sip on their bubble tea orders.

Tre tè offers the classic milk-based bubble tea, as well as tasty fruit teas that the customers love. Try something different and add on a cheese cream at the top of your cup, and sip from the cup instead of through a straw. It’ll give you a unique taste explosion!

9. PUCATE

Known by the locals of Milan to be the most authentic bubble tea shop in the whole city, PUCATE uses natural ingredients in all aspects of their beverages as well as desserts, which includes waffles and and traditional Taiwanese bean cakes. Straying from artificial flavourings from powders and syrups, PUCATE prides in their authenticity.

Customisations are also part and parcel of the ordering process at this bubble tea shop, that includes temperature, sugar level and much more. Their classics like Milk Bubble Tea are definitely highly-recommended.

10. Toccarte

Looking to get both your Chinese street food and bubble tea cravings fixed? Who would’ve thought you could kill two birds with one stone in just one location, but at Toccarte you can! Serving dishes like traditional Chinese cold noodles, dumplings, ravioli and wontons in extremely generous portions, wash it down with a cup of their delicious bubble teas that are greatly praised for the perfect sweetness taste.

Tasting just like high quality matcha, a bestseller drink is the Matcha Milk Tea as its authenticity in taste and quality is famous.

11. Shiko Bubble Tea

Shiko Bubble Tea’s bubble tea shop is extremely aesthetic that’s worth taking a few shots for the gram. While their interior is not what makes the store great, it is just as amazing as its beverages’ quality. With both milk teas and fruit teas offered, both ranges include a range of flavours that’s all worth trying! Milkshakes, cheese cream and coffee are on the menu as well (but who knows, you might be able to throw in some bubbles in them as well).

Grab a bite for your bubble tea. Shiko Bubble Tea serves sweet bites like pastries, fried wings and even proper dishes if you’re feeling up for it.

12. Foodie

While the name suggests the main attraction is the food, what makes Foodie even more amazing is the fact that they offer bubble tea as well! And not just average quality ones, they’re top of the class!

Foodie is a great brunch spot with friends or just a quick stop for a bite, especially if you’re looking for popular Asian food, sweet bites and beverages. As extensive as their food range, their bubble tea flavour range is huge as well. Pair your takoyaki, bubble waffles or a bowl of soupy noodles with a Taro Bubble Tea or Matcha Bubble Tea. While they are classic flavours, they’re arguably one of the top sellers!

13. Catmint Cat Cafe & Bubble Tea

You guessed it, Catmint Cat Cafe & Bubble Tea is mostly a cat cafe, but what makes it even better is that while you enjoy the company of these furry felines, you’re ought to sip on some sweet, bubbly goodness as well.

As the seats in this shop is rather low — so as to allow more interaction with the cats, as it is a cat cafe — be aware of your food and beverages as the cats tend to be attracted to them, especially the bubble tea! Grab a small slice of cake or waffles with your bubble tea if you fancy!

Who would’ve thought that Milan would have such an interesting mix of traditional and modern bubble tea shops — especially the one that’s a cat cafe! With the increasing number of bubble tea outlets in the city, there’s hope that the people of Milan would stop thinking that bubble tea is a carbonated tea drink, and fall into the trap to joining the bubble tea-obsessed club!

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