For those of you who are yet to try Bubble Tea, it's about time - even if it's just for the sake of trying something new, or to be able to say "yes, actually I have tried bubble tea". Quick summary: Bubble Tea is basically pearl milk tea. The tea can be either hot or cold, although it is more common (and tastes better) if it is served cold. The pearls are the black tapioca balls served in the tea. Imagine drinking tea and getting the occasional chewy surprise. Sounds weird, but it's actually pretty good.
Chatime has been around for a while in other states, but recently opened its first store in Rundle Mall. It has now opened another larger store on Grote St, with a seating area and an assortment of snacks and desserts. The first store is only a tiny bubble tea stand.
Chatime offers a range of bubble tea flavours - lychee, mango, chocolate, strawberry, to name a few. It also has your basic Jasmine milk tea as well. Plus, since bananas don't cost a fortune any more, they also sell banana flavoured tea.
The café itself is aesthetically pleasing with bright-coloured furniture and exterior. The staff are also polite. It's a nice place to relax when you're roaming the streets of Chinatown. read more