CEBU CITY, Philippines— Bubble milk tea (or pearl milk tea) is one of the biggest beverage trends all over the world today.
People of all ages are craving for milk tea, with extra amount of pearls, which has developed into a comfort drink for many of us.
Although there has been a prevailing tea culture in China for thousands of years, the pearl milk tea culture is said to be developed in the 1980s in Taiwan.
Milk tea is a beverage that combines the invigorating goodness of tea and nourishing taste of milk. Pearls or bubbles — and several other kinds of “surprises” — add extra texture and taste to the drink.
Yesterday, April 30, 2019, was National Bubble Tea Day.
The milk tea craze has spread wide in Cebu and since then, it has become one of the staple drinks during barkada hangouts or a refreshing treat on one’s “me” time.
Here are some fun flavors to choose from if you are planning to go on milk tea run right at this moment.
Classic milk tea
This is the traditional type of milk tea and is one of the best sellers in any milk tea stores because of the creamy goodness of the milk mixed with the soothing taste of tea.
Thai milk tea
Ah! Thailand in a cup. Thai milk tea, with its orange appearance, is a tasty treat that can be enjoyed whether hot or cold.
How about a cup of classic milk tea?
Wintermelon milk tea
Enjoy a caramel kick to your Chinese melon tea flavor. This kind is on the bestseller’s list of many milk tea stores.
Matcha
This is considered as one of the healthiest form of milk tea because matcha is a very potent form of green tea that can also be enjoyed hot or cold.
Milk teas are best paired with sweet treats over good conversations with great company. What’s your favorite kind?/ celr