Bubble tea: 3 unmissable places to try the Taiwanese drink in Lima

Tea, milk and tapioca bubbles -or pearls- are the ingredients of the classic bubble tea, a drink that has managed to captivate diners from all over the world with its delicious flavor and original texture. This fun preparation arrived in our country more than 15 years ago, but its origin dates back to the 80’s in Taiwan. Although the traditional version is the most consumed, over time the establishments that offer it have been able to present creative combinations with new ingredients. Of course, Lima is no exception and since Advantage We present a list with some of the brands that we can find in the capital to enjoy it.

1. Bubble Tea

The place that brought this curious drink to our country is bubble tea, a classic of classics among lovers of this preparation. Since 2005, the Hu family has been dedicated to offering this drink in its most homemade version, since they even prepare the tapioca pearls or bubbles themselves. offer six varieties of tea such as Oolong, green, Assam and coca. Count on classic flavors such as milk, apple, mango, melon, lychee, taro and black sesame, among others. If you prefer cooler drinks you can bet on a juice or one cremolated prepared with local fruits and oriental flavors, to which you can also add bubbles and even pisco.

Facts: Bubble Tea It is located at Calle Los Pinos 118, Miraflores. Currently, due to the pandemic, they only have the store pick-up service. You can visit them Monday to Sunday -except Wednesdays-, from noon. Learn more about the brand at Instagram (@teburbuja.bubbletea) and on his page Facebook.

2. Have Ren

If it is a ‘premium’ experience, Ten Ren It is a perfect choice to enjoy bubble tea. This brand arrived in our country in 2015, seeking to offer a drink as similar as possible to the one enjoyed in Taiwan, that is why the vast majority of its ingredients are brought from that country. In addition to the classic tea with milk, we can find mixed tea with fruit like blueberries, peach, strawberry and mango. Another very popular version in your letter is the milk slusha preparation similar to cremolada but softer, which is combined with flavors such as litchi, green apple and black sugar.

Data: Ten Ren It has four stores located in CC La Rambla (San Borja), CC Jockey Plaza (Surco), CC Real Plaza Salaverry (Jesús María) and in Miraflores (Calle Las Pizzas 114). The hours of operation in all four are from 11 am to 9:30 pm In addition, they serve through rappi. Learn more about the brand in your Web page, Instagram either Facebook.

3. Boba Station

If it is a fresh and youthful alternative, Boba Station it may be what you were looking for. It arrived in our capital in 2018, as a family business that sought to bring the brand from the United States. Among the most popular drinks we can find the taro milk tea, oreo smoothies, tiger sugar milk and the strawberry matcha milk tea. They also have a wide variety of toppings As the popping strawberry, mango and yogurt, the rainbow jelly and the taiwanese puddingamong others.

Data: Boba Station It has two stores located in Miraflores (385 Alcanfores Street) and in La Molina (Av. Flora Tristán 591-A). They serve from Monday to Sunday, from 11 am to 10 pm and have delivery via rappi. If you want to review your letter and learn more about the brand you can visit your profile Instagram (@bobastationperu) or from Facebook (@Bobastationperu).

4. Mailand

In the Center of Lima, in the middle of Calle Capón, we can find the restaurant mailand. This space celebrates Chinese Food with its varied menu and offers a delicious selection of bubble tea. Here you will enjoy classics such as chaufa rice, chi jau kay, Chinese snacks -also known as dim sum- and other dishes to share. Some of the tea options include flavors like pineapple, orange, mango, matcha, chocolate, and passion fruit. Also, you can find milshakes and other versions of the popular drink.

Data: mailand It is located at Jr. Ucayali 703 – 707, Downtown Lima. They are open from Monday to Sunday, from 11 am to 9 pm You can find them at Instagram like @mailandperu to learn more about your letter and local.

5. And Tea Bubble Tea

Another option that we find in the district of Miraflores is And Tea Bubble Tea. This space recently moved to a new location and its offer is interesting and varied. Some of the options that we can find are the passion fruit lemon tea, orange green tea, strawberry milk tea and the classic and milk tea. In addition to tapioca bubbles, you can enjoy toppings such as grass jelly, pudding, and cream cheese.

Data: and Tea bubble tea It has a store located at Calle Bajada Balta 147, Miraflores. They are open from 11 am to 9 pm, Monday through Sunday. To learn more about their offers, you can visit their profile Instagram @ytea.bubbletea.

6. Mk Bubble Tea

In the Arenales Shopping Center we can find Mk Bubble Tea, an establishment that offers the best of bubble tea in this paradise for lovers of manga, anime and video games. In his letter we can find versions with different types of tea such as green or red. They include flavors such as pineapple, lemon, passion fruit, chocolate, matcha, coconut and strawberry, among others. Also, for an additional cost, You can add soju to your drink.

Data: MK Bubble Tea It is located in store 1-5 of the Arenales Shopping Center (Av. Arenales 1737, Lince). Business hours are from Monday to Sunday, from 10 am to 9 pm If you want to know more about your letter you can visit the Instagram @mkbubbletea or the page of Facebook Mk Bubble Tea.

7. Monster Tea

One of the most creative proposals of this count is Monster Tea, which offers fun flavors and explosive combinations. Some of the options are Locciwith jasmine tea, soda, curacao and cotton candy; Wendigo, with coconut milk, frozen mint, curacao, jasmine tea and cream top; Y dryad with cocoa, milk, cream top, cookies and oolong tea. You can also find flavors like lychee, lemon verbenaorange, watermelon, taro Y matcha.

Facts: Monster Tea It is located at Pasaje Los Pinos 120, Miraflores. You can visit them from Monday to Sunday, from noon to 8 pm If you want more information about the store pick-up, you can contact the number (01) 5962592. Find your letter here and visit your social networks as Instagram (@monster.tea) or Facebook (@monsterteaperu) to learn more about the brand.