Just as babies used to come from Paris, culinary trends are now coming from Asia, but without storks. The new trendy drink is bubble tea, orbubble tea in English, and it originated in Taiwan. The base is a flavored and sweetened tea that you can order in many flavors, but what makes it special is that they add tapioca or gelatin balls that explode when you bite into them. The experience and customization have made that in recent years it has gone from being an exotic drink to something established in Madrid.
ZenZoo
It may sound almost contradictory, but despite the short life of this drink in ZenZoo they follow the traditional recipe, or at least the closest to the original from Taiwan. They opened their first location in Barcelona in 2013 and in 2017 their central location in Madrid. They offer more than 45 flavors and 20 types of toppings, and every season they add new combinations.
📍Location: Calle Mayor, 26 (Downtown)
Seven Seven Teas
Sieté Seven Tea has managed to position itself in three years as a favorite among bubble tea lovers and already has two locations in Madrid. Their specialties, such as Oolong, traditional Chinese tea, or Matcha Especial, are a must for those looking to try new flavors. In addition, they offer different options to adjust the sugar level and can be ordered from home via Uber.
📍Location: Gran Vía, 56 (Downtown) and Calle del Álamo, 8 (Malasaña).
Wowble!
Of Wowble! bubble teas , it could be said that no two are alike, here customization is the key and each customer designs their ideal drink. Since its arrival in Spain, this place has conquered the enthusiasts of this drink with its toppings such as explosive bobas, jellies and tapioca pearls. With more than 100 possible combinations, you can choose from liquid, slush or milk bases, and flavors ranging from tropical fruits to sweeter options such as taro or caramel.
📍Location: Paseo de la Florida, 2 and Avenida del Manzanares, 210
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Since its founding in Taiwan in 1997, CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice has become a world leader in bubble tea. In Madrid, it offers a wide variety of drinks that combine tradition and innovation, such as the classic Pearl Milk Tea, with milk, or the modern mango Frappé with yakult, a Japanese fermented drink. They also offer fruity options such as the Bubble Gaga, vegan and refreshing, and their menu includes premium ingredients such as caramelized tapioca and aromatic jellies.
📍Location: Calle Mayor, 30 (Downtown); Calle Jacometrezo, 9 (Downtown) and Calle Fuencarral, 43 (Malasaña).
T4 & Run Run Chicken
In T4 & Run Run Chicken, the combination seems strange but it works. This place not only stands out for its customizable bubble teas with tapioca or fruity bobas, but also for its snacks like Taiwanese fried chicken and waffles. It is the perfect place to enjoy a complete experience, where sweet and savory, always with Asian touches, coexist perfectly.
📍Location: Calle del 7 de Julio, 3 (Downtown)
Pompai
Pompai treats bubble tea as an authentic science, almost like a cocktail bar. This space also combines its customizable drinks with a delicious range of desserts such as waffles and crepes. Among its flavors are matcha, taro and black tea, perfect to accompany their freshly made sweets. Located in the heart of Madrid, Pompai is a must stop for those looking for a different kind of snack.
📍Location: Calle Montera, 34 (Downtown)