Bubble tea, also known as boba tea, is a Taiwanese drink that was invented in the 1980s in Taichung. The tea is mixed with milk or fruit and topped off with bubbles or pearls, which are actually
tapioca balls. The unique drink made its way to Hong Kong and Japan in the 1990s and eventually began springing up in teahouses in the United States.
The luxurious drink can be customized a number of ways. If you’re in the mood for bubble tea, head to one of these great places in Rochester, Minnesota, for a cold or hot glass of this tasty drink, today.
Kung Fu Tea
Kung Fu Tea is known both locally and nationally for serving up delicious bubble tea that will keep you coming back for more. With multiple options to choose from, it’s easy to customize the perfect glass of bubble tea. Choose your base by selecting from classic, punch, milk strike, slush, milk tea, yogurt, espresso, or milk cap, then select the perfect topping. Toppings include red beans, tapioca, herbal jelly, pudding, nata jelly, fig jelly, aloe jelly, mung bean, or popping bubbles with coffee, grape, or mango flavor.
The sugar level can be adjusted to suit your tastes and your drink can be ordered with or without ice. A variety of new and limited-time flavors are offered throughout the year. If you’re addicted to the good stuff, be sure to sign up for their mailing list to receive coupons and alerts.
Kung Fu Tea is located at 1006 N. Broadway Ave. It is open daily from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Tea Time
Have a seat at a table or bar that is against the window and watch passersby as you enjoy a bubble tea at Tea Time. The shop serves up your choice of flavored iced tea, milk tea, or a smoothie that is topped with one of their delicious treats, such as popping balls, tapioca, jelly, or pudding.
Refreshing menu options include the jasmine milk tea, strawberry milk tea, taro milk tea, honeydew milk tea, and passion fruit green tea. During cold months, order your bubble tea hot to warm up. When it’s warm outside, opt for the iced version to help you cool off.
Tea Time is located at 20 2nd Ave SW. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Pho Chau
When you’re hungry for a delicious meal, but also craving bubble tea, head to Pho Chau. This authentic Vietnamese restaurant focuses on mouthwatering dishes, such as pho, pad Thai, and fried rice, but they also serve up cold glasses of bubble tea to wash your meal down.
Pho Chau is located at 1014 N. Broadway Ave. It is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
You don’t have to cross the ocean to enjoy an authentic bubble tea. Simply head to one of these great spots in Rochester and enjoy a glass today.
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