Bubble tea has definitely made its mark in Vancouver! I think it’s safe to say that we’ve been long over due for quality bubble teas (I’m sorry Bubble World, you don't make the cut). I’m super stoked to announce that Chatime has finally arrived. With two branches of bubble tea stores in Vancouver and one in Richmond – we finally get to taste the number one bubble tea brand in the world. 

Disclaimer:  I was invited to this media event by ChineseBites & Chatime. Drinks were complimentary - All opinions are my own

Roasted Milk Tea (#1) - stronger flavour than a regular milk tea.  Out of the drinks that I've tasted, Roasted Milk Tea with Grass Jelly is my favourite. Surprisingly, their grass jelly is pleasantly sweet, flavourful and less dense compared to other grass jellies I've tried. This combination makes more a perfect drink.

My sister asked for half sweetened, but it was still too sweet for her. Must have been those pearls drenched in sugar...

Matcha Tea Latte (#9) - hmm that gradient effect is an eye-catcher. The combination of the bitter green tea and light cream makes a refreshing drink. I think the hot matcha tea latte tasted better than than the cold one.  The hot Matcha Tea Latte tasted like a matcha latte you get at a cafe.

Thank you Chatime for making these fantastic desserts for us! 

Inside the Robson Street location

Website:

iChatime.com

Pros:

Able to adjust sugar and ice levels

Large variety of drinks

Points card

Cons:

Long wait time

Hard to find parking downtown

  

Will I ever go back? Yes, but to other locations

Would I crave it? I crave bubble tea all the time - especially their Grass Jelly Roasted Milk Tea