Milk tea, bubble tea, or boba tea, whatever you may call it, proves that it is more than just a drink – a lifestyle, a comfort drink, and part of our lives. This milk tea trend continues to grow across the Philippines.
Milk tea delights with a unique taste and flavor that captures the hearts of milk tea lovers. Expand your favorite milk tea shop; whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned milk tea lover, seek out these milk tea shops to create more memories of this kind of delicious adventure. Let’s dive into the must-try milk tea brands you shouldn’t miss:
1. Kurimi Milk Tea Bar
Photo from Kurimi Milk Tea Bar Website
Kurimi Milk Tea bar boasts the title of the first 2D milk tea bar in the Philippines, showcasing its unique monochromatic black-and-white interior that creates an Instagram-worthy ambiance. Their distinctive design sets them apart from other milk tea brands.
Aside from their unique concept, they craft refreshments that offer a “Premium Milk Tea” made with the traditional Taiwanese Brewed Tea, blended with their signature Japanese and Authentic Asian Flavors.
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Best Sellers:
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– Blueberry Cheesecake with Pearl
– Matcha Cream Cheese with Pearl
– Cocoa Cheesecake with Pearl
– Taro Cream Cheese with Pearl
– Kurimi Milk Tea Baby Special Oreo Cheesecake with Pearl
2. Black Scoop Cafe
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Black Scoop Cafe combines the love for milk tea, coffee, and ice cream with its modern cafe concept. It introduces the first black soft-serve ice cream in the country and creates a cozy ambiance suitable for casual hangouts.
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Best Sellers:
– Brown Sugar Milk tea
– Cheesecake Milk tea
– Okinawa Milk tea
– Hokkaido Milk tea
– Matcha Milk tea with Egg Pudding
3. CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
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CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice was established in 1997 in Tamsui, Taiwan, and continues to grow with over 5,000 locations worldwide, including the Philippines.
CoCo is one of the favorite milk tea brands internationally. It is known for having consistent, fresh ingredients, intense tea flavors, and huge serving sizes, yet affordable.
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Best Sellers:
– Panda Milk Tea
– 3 Buddies Milk Tea
– 2 Ladies Milk Tea
– Salty Cream Milk Tea
4. Cha Tuk Chak
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Cha Tuk Chak is a Thai-inspired milk tea shop that brings the authentic flavors of Thailand to the Philippines. They offer intense and creamy beverages that capture the essence of Thai drinks. Besides, they are passionate about delivering the best service and giving their customers a feeling of being in a local Thai cafe.
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Best Sellers:
– Ube Cheesecake Milk Tea
– Black Fire Tiger
– Thai Milk Tea Cheesecake
– Biscoff Cheese Salt Milk Tea
– Oreo Cheesecake Milk Tea
5. Happy Lemon
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Happy Lemon originated from Taiwan in 2016 – they made their name globally with their innovative tea-based drinks. Also, Happy Lemon is the first in the world to invent the Rock Salt Cheese Tea.
Their uncommon flavors introduce their cheese-topped milk tea for first-timers, and it achieves a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and refreshing taste.
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Best Sellers:
– Cocoa with Rocksalt and Cheese
– Milk Tea Rocksalt and Cheese
– Oreo Milk Tea
– Creamy Baby
– Tiger Milk Tea