Bubble tea is making its name known around the world! Do you want in on the excitement? This delicious Taiwanese drink mixes together glorious ingredients, including tea, milk, fruit, and soft and chewy tapioca pearls (boba). Whether you’re new to bubble tea or its biggest fan, our list of Edmonton boba shops will capture all you need to get into the scene.
1) The Alley
This new trendy boba shop has the aesthetic and flavour to attract people from everywhere. The unique and prominent “deer” is branded throughout the store in the décor and drink names (it’s hard to miss). The Alley franchise was established in Taiwan in 2013 and the first Edmonton location opened its doors in 2019. It prides itself on making sugar cane syrup and “Deerioca” (tapioca pearls) from scratch. Be sure to try one of the drinks from the Brown Sugar Deerioca Series, such as the Deerioca Puff. The tapioca is slowly cooked in brown sugar so that when you take your first sip, it’ll feel like a warm, sweet hug. Check out one of the three locations in Edmonton for an unforgettable bubble tea experience!
2) CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
This boba shop is nothing less of a worldwide sensation. With the first CoCo store opening in Taipei back in 1997, the franchise now has over 4,000 locations across the globe! Each shop is like an instant mood-booster, welcoming you with a bright, colourful, and vibrant atmosphere. While there are many options to choose from, be sure to try one of the top drinks like the Pearl Milk Tea, Mango Slush + Yakult, and Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea. Visit one of Edmonton’s five locations to see the possibilities for yourself.
3) Dream Tea House
Dream Tea House has been serving delicious bubble tea in Edmonton since 2003. It has options for everyone from the classics to fresh fruit tea and coffee. With the ability to customize your drink, you can make your experience truly yours. If you’re not sure what to get, don’t worry! Dream Tea has a list of top 10 picks to help you out. Try the Hokkaido Milk Tea with Pudding, Watermelon Milk Cap, or the Dream for a range of sweet flavours. Check out one of the six Edmonton-exclusive locations to see the buzz.
4) Gong Cha Bubble Tea
The first Gong Cha store was established in 2006 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. There are now over 1,600 locations worldwide, with three locations in Edmonton. This bubble tea shop is committed to quality and freshness. The teas brew every four hours and you can choose from various fresh toppings such as lychee pearls, pudding, and coffee jelly to enhance and complete your boba fantasies. Whether you’re looking for sweetness, tartness, or refreshing fruitiness, there is something for you. For unimaginable combinations, be sure to try one of the drinks from the creative mix series like the Lychee Oolong Tea!
