Bubble World Tea House
About two years ago, a Chinese restaurant opened near my house and soon put up a sign in the window, “Bubble tea here”. I was curious, but didn't explore further. Then, earlier this year, I traveled to Taipei and in my research discovered exactly what Bubble Tea is.
For those of you who don't know, Bubble Tea is Taiwanese creation that’s taken Asia, and the rest of the world now, by storm. While in Taiwan, I had my first bubble tea – green tea version – and it was quite good. The basic idea is a tea base (black traditionally, but I like green), milk, and boba balls, aka pearls (made from a mixture of tapioca and carrageenan powder).
While in Vancouver, which, by the way, has one of the greatest collection of just about every type of Asian restaurant you can imagine (and some you can't like Japadog), I had to stop in at a bubble tea shop.
Nearly across from my hotel was Bubble World Tea House, a small chain. Stopping in late one evening, the shop was quite busy. If I didn't think too much, I would almost think I was in Asia. From the décor to the customers, it was a little slice of Taipei. I ordered up a honey green tea with pearls and sat reading a local alternative newspaper for a bit, watching the intricate process of making the bubble tea (which involved probably three different machines) and my fellow customers.
Meal: Snack
Rating: ****
Date: 10 November 2009
Address: 1325 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6, Canada
Website: N/A
1 comment:
bubble tea good.
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