15 Must-Visit Bubble Tea Shop in Exciting Detroit!

Taking the world by storm one country at a time, the invention of tea infused with tiny pearls of tasty tapioca was an unexpected one, but it’s one that’s here to stay. The term “bubble tea” — also associated with boba, tapioca and many other terms — have made its mark in everyone’s dictionary due to its fast-paced popularity worldwide. The little city of Detroit is just like any other, swooned by the sugary cup of pearly goodness.

From hustling work life to casual brunch weekends, the people of Detroit will always find time to satisfy their boba cravings. With the rise in demand for bubble tea in the city, so has there been a rise in the number of bubble tea shops opening up. Here’s a rundown of the all-time favourite bubble tea shops that every bubble tea lover must visit in Detroit!

1. The Detroit Bubble Tea Company

As the name suggests, The Detroit Bubble Tea Company is arguably the boba shop to go to in all of Detroit. With a welcoming and chill ambience from the set up of the cafe, to a wide variety of bubble tea on the menu, there isn’t a single reason as to why you shouldn’t pay this store a visit.

Providing customisations for all steps of your drink — from sugar level, flavours and toppings — you’d definitely be in here a few times to perfect your own personalised boba drink! On top of customisations, they have the classic, good ol’ bubble teas like the milk bubble tea and taro bubble tea. Approach their friendly, always-smiling staff for assistance if you’re stuck for what you want.

2. Tou & Mai

Anyone who lives in Detroit, or has ever been there and craved Southeast Asian sweets, has experienced the difficulty in finding authentic and delicious spots. At Tou & Mai, the owners of Go? Sy Thai opened up this cosy little bit to provide to the people of Detroit the most authentic bubble tea in the whole city!

Bubble teas can be made with black tea or green tea, with a variety of toppings that include tropical fruit-flavoured pearly beads! Grab a cup of boba and maybe a few other desserts that can only be found at Tou & Mai!

3. Yogurtopia

Don’t be fooled by the name, they don’t only sell yogurts. Yogurtopia, while famously known for inexpensive yet sweet frozen yogurt, also offers bubble tea on their menu! Pricing their desserts at a reasonable price, bringing in more customers because of that, the reason these customers become regulars is because of the quality of the bubble tea (and yogurt, of course).

With fresh, chewy bobas in every cup, a highly recommended drink would be the Black Bubble Tea with Oreo. If you’re stuck on what flavour to get, bubble tea or yogurt, the maange often gives out free samples to try the different tastes. So don’t worry about regretting getting a new flavour because you haven’t tried it before.

4. FROYO & COMPANY

FROYO & COMPANY has a reputation that has never been tarnished or failed. All their sweet desserts that they offer on their menu, which includes bubble tea, has impeccable quality using the top-notch ingredients for them all! Not only do they offer the classic flavours of bubble tea, there are also fruit teas and multiple types of toppings to choose from.

What’s more, instead of having a normal boba drink, get your bubbles in a milkshake or some frozen yogurt. Apparently, that’s what FROYO & COMPANY is good for — experimenting and mixing boba with basically everything!

5. Bambu Desserts & Drinks

Bambu Desserts & Drinks is arguably one of the best places to get your boba fix! Customers rave about their intense variety of flavours on the menu, confused on what to decide on for their order.

Not only that, instead of the usual one topping, they provide two toppings for free! You can get your classic bubble teas here, or take it up a notch and mix it up by getting a Combo Yogurt Smoothie with Bubbles!

Another interesting twist to you daily cup is getting some shaved ice to top off your smoothie boba! They have a punch card system, so if you’re going to come by here a lot (which you most definitely should) then be sure to get on that!

6. Z’s Bubble Tea & Bingsu

Located slightly further out west of Detroit, but still considerably part of the city, is Z’s Bubble Tea & Bingsu. This shop is famous for its natural and authentic tastes of their bubble tea.

Using fresh ingredients, and never ever syrups or powder in their cups, as well as daily-made tapioca pearls, Z’s Bubble Tea & Bingsu makes sure to keep it fresh every day, and that includes changing menus once in a while.

But don’t fret, the classics and all-time-favourites will be offered all year round! Also, try their different topping options, you definitely won’t regret!

7. Ding Tea Detroit

The much-anticipated Ding Tea Detroit is set to open real soon in the city, as customers flood their Facebook comments section as well as Instagram’s. Much like a classic, pioneer bubble tea shop, Ding Tea Detroit will be offering the good ol’ classic bubble teas made with milk, black tea or white tea.

Not only that, they will have a couple of toppings for you to choose from, including the all-time favourite brown sugar pearls, clear crystal popping pearls, jelly toppings and more. Be the first few in the queue when Ding Tea Detroit opens their doors!

8. Thai Fresh Cafe

More popular for their Thai food, Thai Fresh Cafe has a 24-page menu that follows a range of Thai cuisines that will bring drool down your face. Save some room for dessert when you’re here, because the bubble tea at Thai Fresh Cafe is oh, so fresh, just like the name suggests!

While tapioca can be optional for the bubble tea, what’s a bubble tea without the bubbly pearls, right? Choose from a string of flavours that includes coconut, strawberry, blue Hawaii, lychee, almond, green tea, honeydew, mango and peach. You can even try your luck by asking the waiters to serve you their signature house-made coconut ice cream with some tapioca pearls to top it off!

9. Kawaii Bubble Tea

Owned by a mother and son, what is more “kawaii” than that? Kawaii Bubble Tea shop is the one-stop for all bubble tea lovers who are dying for a mix up in their average daily flavours. With more than 400 flavour combinations offered here, customisation is at its finest, from flavours and sugar levels, to topping mixes.

There are also organic, sugar-free milk options if you’re in need of a cutback from sugary bits. The highly-recommended drink is the Bangkok Special, which is a blend of snow bubble, black tea, strawberry and honeydew with traditional tapioca pearls. Sounds delicious, am I right?

10. Goldfish Tea Cafe

Chill like a goldfish at the Goldfish Tea Cafe with a cup of bubble tea from them. With a calm yet vibrant atmospheric vibe that radiates the interior, their menu range is nothing short of incredible as well.

Customise your own bubble tea here — including flavours, sugar level, tea type and toppings — and discover your personalised boba right at the Goldfish Tea Cafe.

Other than bubble tea, this cafe offers coffee and a significant range of teas, something to go with the sweet dessert that is bubble tea, perhaps? Grab a board game or two with your friends and hang out over boba cups here!

11. Pagos Ice Cream & Bubble Tea

Ice cream rolls are all the hit recently, and one could say its fame is on par with that of bubble tea. So combining both sweet desserts together in a shop is bound for a huge success, and that’s what Pagos Ice Cream & Bubble Tea experiences!

Offering the two most demanded desserts originating from Asia to the people of Detroit in one spot has “dream” written all over it.

The variety of flavours are impressive, as well! Mix it up by customising an ice cream roll order with tapioca pearls as toppings for the ice cream. You’ll be surprised by the new tingling taste!

12. Kung Fu Tea

If you’re a bubble tea enthusiast and have not heard of Kung Fu Tea yet, then are you really a bubble tea enthusiast? Kung Fu Tea is everywhere, and let’s not forget you can find one here in Detroit!

It’s no secret that their reputation is far greater than anyone can imagine, and queues for this place goes on constantly. With ever-changing menus and flavours, Kung Fu Tea keeps things fresh and exciting for new and old customers.

13. Kuma Boba

A refreshing take on both the bubble tea and the interior decor of the cafe is none other than Kuma Boba. Using natural and fresh, high quality ingredients only, the bubble tea from here is nothing short of delicious. Instead of using plastic cups and lids, Kuma Boba serves their beverages in glass jars that you can bring home to reuse.

On top of that, if you bring back the jar for your next order, you get a discount! With a variety of flavours to choose from, including classic flavours as well as fruity tea ones, you’ll get the healthiest cups as they don’t use powders and syrups. Pearls are chewy and fresh, as well!

14. Quickly Boba

Not only do they churn out fast bubble teas, Quickly Boba keeps the atmosphere fun and vibrant. Their range of bubble tea impresses even the strictest of boba lovers.

Offering traditional tea like black tea, honey ginseng, and jasmine tea, as well as fruit teas that include kiwi, strawberry, lychee, kumquats, honeydew and grapefruit, there’s absolutely no way not to get a drink that suits your taste buds.

They even have a whole range of toppings, from traditional tapioca pearls, jellies to popping bobas, all with different flavour options! Pair your boba cup with some food and have a sit in with a couple of board games with friends!

15. BUBBLEOLOGY

Just like the name suggests, BUBBLEOLOGY is not short of its bubbles. Bubble tea lovers, as well as simply tea lovers, would enjoy the atmosphere that this place churns out.

Listing a whole variety of flavours with freshly brewed tea, as well as a couple of choices for toppings, you’d want to mix it up and try something new every time! An alternative to tapioca pearls are the fruit beads, which pops in your mouth with a whole new flavour!

Conclusion

From locally-born shops to Asia-originated chains, Detroit is filled with bobas on the streets for the long-time boba lovers. WIth the ever-rising number of bubble tea shops opening, there’s definitely bound to be new boba lovers in this great city of Detroit very soon!

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