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The bubble tea revolution had been brewing for some time, but it was not until about a year ago when it experienced its boom, generating a whole movement around this drink. One that made proliferate the opening of countless specialty shops around the world. We tell you (in a few words) the story behind the bubble tea, and then recommend a number of places in Madrid where you can try them.
Also known as Boba Tea, this drink was born in Taiwan in the 80s, originally popularized in the country, and in some of its neighboring localities, where tapioca pearls and the different varieties of tea contained in the drink were more traditional.
But what is bubble tea really? It is a type of tea flavored with milk and fruit flavors or artificial flavors that generate a totally desirable visual effect. Although the ingredient that really generates devotion are its tapioca balls (carbohydrate balloons) or gelatin, and its gelatinous sensation. If at this point your mouth is already watering, don’t worry, we recommend the best places in the capital where you can taste them.
ZENZOO
This bubble tea temple was installed in 2017 in the heart of the capital. Since then, it has become a clear reference of this artisanal drink for its great variety: 45 flavors of tea and more than 20 different toppings or bubbles. In addition, beyond the product itself, Zenzoo stands out for its ecological philosophy that transfers both to its packaging and its bamboo straws.
Where to find it? In Calle Mayor, 26, 28013.
T4 & RUN RUN CHICKEN
T4 is an iconic bubble tea chain with more than 20 years of history that has expanded its influence (and its locations) around the world. This one stands out from the rest by presenting a fusion concept in which delicious customizable bubble teas coexist with an assortment of different kinds of fried chicken and waffles.
Address? Calle del 7 de Julio, 3, 28012 Madrid.
COCO FRESH TEA & JUICE
This premium bubble tea brand originated in 1997 in Taiwan. Since then, it has not stopped opening locations, crossing all continents, as well as embracing tradition and innovation in the same identity.
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice strives to create new beverage options by recreating the tea drinking experience with a wide variety of choices including healthy fruit teas and original bubble teas that are hard to find elsewhere; such as their signature coconut milk tea with taro and sweet potato bubbles.
Where is it located? At Calle de Jacometrezo, 9.
POMPAI
Pompai is a takeaway version of bubble tea that serves a whole display of teas and smoothies to accompany its sweet waffles or crepes. Within its eclectic menu, you can combine its traditional tapioca pompais with infallible flavors such as matcha, taro or black tea. And if you want to go further, and taste the elixir, you can opt for other pompais or flavors such as coconut or caramel, as well as change its temperature.
Find it at Calle Montera, 34.
