Top 15 Bubble Tea Stores in Singapore, Reviewed by Locals!

It’s no secret that the bubble tea craze has been going on worldwide for quite some time now, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop any time soon. Singapore is quick to get on the trend boat, scattering bubble tea stores all around the concrete island. Check out the best bubble tea stores with us!

Bubble tea was originally a Taiwanese milk tea, but in Singapore, it has evolved to suit the demands of the local Singaporean’s creative taste buds. Here are the best Singapore boba stores, personally hand-picked by a local self-proclaimed boba connoisseur.

1. The Alley

You definitely can’t miss this staple bubble tea chain all the way from the origin country, Taiwan, itself. In just a short time of five years, this brand has spread drastically across the world with more than 300 outlets, including Japan, Korea, France, USA and Australia. Singapore is not short of The Alley kiosks as well. One of the most well-visited one is the outlet in the award-winning Changi Airport itself.

The Alley is easily spotted by its antlered deer motif on cups, glass door signs and basically everything merely related to its name. It’s not random, though. The large antlered deer represents the brand’s Deerioca tapioca pearls that packedly nestles at the bottom of each of their round bottom cups.

Highly recommended, and not-so-coincidentally bestselling, drinks are the Brown Sugar Deerioca Fresh Milk, Brown Sugar Deerioca Cocoa Milk and Brown Sugar Deerioca Matcha Fresh Milk.

2. Tiger Sugar

Inspired by the lines created by the dark brown sugar as it slithers through the thick milk in the cup, looking like tiger stripes, the name Tiger Sugar was born. And so did one of the must-visit stores in every bubble tea checklist. Arguable one of the pioneers of sugary goodness with boba, Tiger Sugar’s brown sugar drink options on their menu wins above all. Some can even say they set the benchmark for the classic brown sugar boba comparison.

Another selling point (as if we’re not sold already) is that each cup can be customised to the customer, such as sugar level, amount of ice and toppings. Don’t forget to try the Brown Sugar Boba Milk with Cream Mousse if it’s your first visit, or even consecutive ones.

3. Liho

A classic staple milk tea chain is the famous, highly raved and locally recommended Liho. Due to demand and popularity, Liho has multiple stores all around Singapore, so if you’re ever in need of a bubble tea fix at a random time of the day, chances are you’ll find a Liho kiosk somewhere nearby you.

Not to mention, Liho provides quality and quantity boba, offering a long list of boba toppings, unique and experimental flavours and the finest classics, all at affordable prices! The Brown Sugar Pearl Fresh Milk is a definite must-try and all-time favourites. Spice it up a notch and swap your tapioca for herbal jelly if you feel like it.

4. Xing Fu Tang

Arguably the most sought-after bob brands in Singapore is Xing Fu Tang, which translates to “The Realm of Happiness”. Offering an extensive menu, that’s not the only factor that brings in the customers. Their special, freshly stir-fried in-house boba pearls, steeped in brown sugar, are scooped right in front of you into your cup, giving not only an edge on the visual aesthetics of it all, but the high quality bubble tea.

Get a load of the Brown Sugar Boba Milk which are torched on the surface for an bubble tea experience of a lifetime.

5. Partea

Mix your bubble tea fiesta a little with some extremely fragrant, visually-enticing and mouth-watering fruit tea options at Partea. Freshly served, they’re all about combining Chinese tea with fruits, boba and even beancurd!

Highly recommended are the Sun Moon Lake Tea with Milk and the Jasmine Fruit Tea off of their Rainbow Tea Series, which offers generous servings of premium fruits like passionfruit and mango.

6. Heytea

Introducing the original creators and mastermind of “cheese tea”, Heytea! The blend of creamy cheese foam on their fragrant teas perfectly complement each other, contrary to the popular belief of those who have yet to try. For those not into cheese as much, not to fret, their non-cheese options are just as equally delicious.

Recently launched in the Clarke Quay outlet, a range of alcoholic teas are also available, which introduces four drinks spiked with various spirits into natural blends.

7. Jenjudan

Slightly underrated but never compromising its drooling boba quality, Jenjudan is an extremely famous Taiwan bubble tea brand. Even though another classic chain that specialises in brown sugar boba, Jenjudan’s one is second to none, and any bubble tea enthusiast can confirm that.

The signature Brown Sugar Boba Milk is not surprisingly their best sellers as well, as local customers agree that the pleasantly-sweet, not overly sweetened boba are pleasurable to bite and chew.

8. Koi

One of the pioneering milk tea brands in Singapore, Koi once dominated the country with its revolutionary Classic Milk Tea and Matcha Latte. Expanding their menu to teas, adding more options to the list of toppings and constantly churning up exciting new drink recipes, customers are always satisfied with the quality of Koi’s bubble tea.

9. Gong Cha

Gong Cha has made an impression on the locals of Singapore, and when it shut down country-wide a few years back, there was an uproar and disagreement for this decision. Making a victorious comeback early 2019, locals rushed to join the extremely long queues at every outlet just to get a taste of their beloved Gong Cha again.

Even with a wide range of drinks on the menu, their classic Pearl Milk Tea is still the customers’ choice.

10. Sharetea

Make way for the OGs of bubble tea. Share tea was the bubble tea makers that have outlived, outshone and out-boba all the other bubble tea chains. As their popularity gained, so did the rise in the number of kiosks in Singapore.

Take a sip of these personally-recommended drinks, Okinawa Milk Tea and Green Tea with Sea Salt Creme. You won’t regret it!

11. Each A Cup

Known for their affordable prices with conveniently-located kiosks all around Singapore, Each A Cup has been churning out regulars by the day with its inventive bubble tea recipes and quality classic menu.

Get a sip of the Rose Lychee Black Tea and Honey Green Tea for a trip down memory lane and nostalgia for when the brand first opened up in Singapore.

12. Hollin

If you’re looking for a change from the everyday brown sugar boba, get on Sharetea! This Taiwanese bubble tea chain keeps it fresh daily by offering unique, enticing types of pearls that would change up your everyday drink instantly. One type of boba that’s available all the time is the honey white pearls, and matcha, cocoa, coconut, coffee, peanut black sesame and rock salt pearls alternate throughout the week.

Try their signature Honey Lime Green Tea, or take a leap of faith and try their Pink Guava Rock Salt Macchiato.

13. Milksha

Priding themselves on creating their drinks with natural ingredients that contain no preservatives, chemicals or artificial colouring, Milksha is not only a visionary bubble tea brand but also one that brings back the customers.

14. TP Tea

Conveniently located at the famous Changi Airport, and runs 24 hours in case you need a boba fix before a flight at 4am, TP Tea is easily one of the best bubble tea classics around Singapore. Holding the title of Singapore’s first 24 Hours Taiwanese Bubble Tea Shop, you’ll never have to wait for daylight to satisfy that boba craving.

A personal favourite and bestseller is the Tie Guan Yin Tea Latte, which uses a premium grade of Oolong Tea that’s not to be missed.

15. Artea

With a flock of crowd on a daily, the art gallery-esque bubble tea outlet in VivoCity is none other than Artea. Just like their artistic, gram-worthy interior, their extensive drink menu is not short of its quality.

Don’t be surprised to hear that most of the people in the line are eager to get their hands on Artea’s Signature Fruit Tea, which is basically a fruit salad in a cup with a variety of assorted fruits suspended in the drink.

Even though 15 stores were shortlisted, it has to be said that there are dozens of other bubble tea shops all around Singapore, due to such a demand for its sugary, boba goodness. If that does not scream “bubble tea craze”, nothing else would. Fret not, boba enthusiasts alike, this list encompasses the ultimate bubble tea checklist in Singapore to get you started on your scavenger hunt for your personal favourite boba!

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