Milk tea is having a moment in Essex, as local shops bring bold flavors and creative twists to the classic brew.
Boba Fresh in Chelmsford, Essex’s first dedicated bubble tea shop, has earned a loyal following with Taiwanese-sourced ingredients, chewy tapioca pearls, and bestsellers like Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea and Strawberry Milk Tea.
Customers can even personalize their drinks and leave notes on the shop’s colorful Post-it wall.
In Brentwood, The Daily Bubble Tea and Juice delivers fruity blends that appeal to all ages, while Fête Lounge in Upminster offers a grown-up spin with tea-infused cocktails like the Chai-Tea-ni and Matcha-rita.
With workshops, waffles, and Insta-worthy drinks, Essex’s bubble tea scene is steeped in fun, flavor, and flair.
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