This bubble tea shop was a convenient and easy next stop after shopping at the nearby Asian…read moresupermarket. There were plenty of choices and recommendations of favorite drinks. I had the mango smoothie, sugar level 30 and it was good.

I love Gong Cha! This location is new, big and clean. They also have a kiosk where you can order…read moreyour drinks if the cashier is busy. I love that they have a drink of the day every day of the week. It's just $4.99 for a medium. I came on a Wednesday and got the drink of the day, which was the Wintermelon Milk Tea with Grass Jelly. The lowest sugar they can do is 30% so I went with that and also less ice. It was very good. The thing with Gong Cha is I feel they are pretty consistent. They also had bubble waffles at this location, so I had to try it. I got the original/plain flavour ($4.60). It was really tasty. A bit crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The batter was sweet and it smelled so good. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Lots of seating at this location. And lots of free parking in the plaza parking lot.

I finally got to try Y-Not go for Tea and overall it was ok, but a bit pricey. I do like that it's…read moreindependently owned and not a chain though. So Y-Not is inside the T&T Supermarket. It's a kiosk by the exit. They have a "feature of the month" but unlike at chains, this "feature" is not discounted in price and is in fact more expensive than their other drinks, lol. I got the regular Milk Tea with tapioca pearls, pudding and grass/Mesona jelly ($6.49). I got 30% sugar, regular ice and it was still too sweet for me, but not too much ice. The drink had a good tea flavour and wasn't overly rich nor creamy. The amount of toppings did not last me to end the of the drink though, so that made me sad :( Service was friendly and I didn't have to wait too long for my drink. Lots of free parking in the plaza parking lot.

1st time trying bubble tea in Canada. I order my usual go to flavor Jasmine green milk tea and…read moreasked for less ice. The server completely ignored what I said and didn't care what I asked for. Very bad cold and rude service. And the tea was watered down. Not at all strong enough taste. Expected more from a bubble tea shop in the same building as TNT supermarket.

Once upon a time (in like 2017, so long ago!), Sip Tea was considered high end bubble tea at…read more$7/drink. These days all other bubble tea places are ~$7/drink and meanwhile Sip Tea's price still stayed the same. Sip Tea's price is comparable with other places now. It's quite a bargain when you get ones with cheese mousse or real fruit. It's delicious drinking the tea mixed with the mousse... Or you can enjoy the mousse on top seperately. Either way, the drink taste like a delicious liquid cheesecake. The brown sugar Bobo milk tea is one of my favorite now. It's my go-to when competitive tea shops offer monthly specials that's not "my cup of tea".

I tried cheese mousse tea for the first time today at Sip Tea and it was pretty good. It tasted…read morelike a salted caramel cheesecake in drink form. So Ottawa was a bit late in joining the cheese mousse tea trend. Sip Tea is the first place to sell it in Ottawa and it currently is the only place in Ottawa. They recently opened in either January or February 2019, so the place is brand spanking new. I will be the first to admit that "cheese mousse tea" sounded weird to me, but I like trying new foods and at the worst I'd be out $6-7 and at the best I would discover a new favourite drink. Well, it's not my new favourite drink, but I did enjoy it, and while $6 (almost $7 with tax) was a bit spendy for a smallish drink, in my opinion, I'm glad I tried it. I got the Chocolate Milk Tea with Cheese Mousse ($5.99), which was one of the least expensive drinks. You get to choose your sweetness and ice levels. I got "less sugar" (which is less than "half sugar" but more than "no sugar" - so probably about 25-35% of what they would normally use) and regular ice. I felt that the sweetness was perfect for me. I would definitely find full-strength sweetness too sweet. And there was very minimal ice in my drink, yet it was cold, so this too was perfect for me. Like I mentioned earlier, the drink tasted like a salted caramel cheesecake. The cheese mousse on top was slightly salty but also sweet. It was more like a frothy foam. There was also something like a vanilla pudding swirled into the drink. I honestly didn't taste much tea flavour. The drink itself was like a chocolate milk. The drink was rich and decadent. Service was good and pretty quick. The place is cute with minimalist decor. It seats 9 people, so it's not that big. I would return to try other drinks. They have a loyalty card. You get a free drink after the purchase of 10 drinks. The store is in a little strip mall. Same strip mall was The Barley Mow, Willy's Pizza, and Bell. There is free parking.

Deerioca Fever is delicious. Just the right amount of brown sugar boba and custard. Texture of boba…read moreis just right. Cute corner location. Great seasonal options too. Don't miss out on this place when you're in the

I've given this place two chances: once in Las Vegas in the US and then again here in Canada. The…read moreAlley is consistently mediocre at making boba drinks. Unfortunately I brought a first timer to try a boba drink and they were disappointed as well. If I get a brown sugar boba, it better have enough brown sugar syrup. Both times I've gotten them here, they just tasted like milk. I had to tell my friend afterwards to erase this first boba experience from their head (I'll bring them somewhere else). Definitely don't get the brown sugar boba drinks here :(

BOGO Fresh Mango Green Tea!…read more Snatched an awesome BOGO deal last night on the way to a game night with colleagues, perfect for the 6 of us, all in for $22.52. You know it's freshly made when you can taste the mango pieces in the drink, made with the perfect amount of sweetness as customized!

I was so excited when I heard that this Taiwanese chain was coming to Ottawa. Tiger Sugar was…read morefounded in Taiwan only in 2017 and now they have locations all over the world. This location is their first (and so far only) in Ottawa. Their soft opening was May 7, 2021. Overall, the drink I had was delicious, but super pricey. I got the regular sized Green Tea Latte Mochi Boba with Cream Mousse ($7). I got it 30% sugar and less ice. It was plenty sweet for me and suitably cold. The drink was rich and creamy with a prominent tea flavour. The mochi was soft and gooey. I wish there was more of it. The boba were soft and chewy. I also wish I got more boba. Service was efficient. The inside of the shop is pretty. If cost and calories were of no object, I would be there all the time, lol. The store is located in a strip mall. Same strip mall as Nicastro's and Sea King Seafood Restaurant. Lots of free parking.

Decent bubble tea spot that is open late in Ottawa. The pearl milk tea had hit the spot. Ample…read moreseating. Nice spot to hang out with friends.

Before my friend and I were about to part ways after a fun day hanging out, she let me know that…read morethere was a BOGO deal on Uber Eats for sparkling tea at Tealive. It was so sweet that she remembered that I am a sparkling drink fan. I walked over to my car and opened my Uber Eats app on my phone. Yep, I saw the BOGO deal and immediately added it. I also needed to fetch dinner. It was great that Tealive had egg sandwiches called toasteas. Such a cute name! I got a hash brown and egg toastea. My order was perfect, as I was more thirsty than hungry. One-stop shopping is also extremely convenient! My friend said to head east along Richmond Road that becomes Somerset Street West and keep on driving till I saw this place in Chinatown. It was the easiest set of directions for this tourist. Tealive is by the arch in Chinatown. I turned left into a parking lot. It generally is one that you have to pay. However, I had arrived after the pay-up parking period, so I parked for free and walked over. This store has a single step to get in and out of the store. It may be an accessibility issue to some folks. It's a deep store. There were plenty of places to sit down and enjoy dining in. I went to the back third of the store. There's a counter on the left for pickup orders. I had a nice man helping me. I showed him my Uber Eats order. He fetched my paper bag with my order. I thanked him and happily headed to my car. I safely secured my order in my car and then drove back to my hotel room to enjoy my food and drinks. Toronto has similar places that sell egg sandwiches. What they lack is offering bubble tea. This place has everything that I love, especially with sparkling tea. The hash brown and egg toastea was incredible! The egg was in omelette form. It wasn't overdone. It was fluffy and enjoyable. You also get a rectangular hash brown. I loved how crispy it was on the outside. It was seasoned nicely and was perfect. Perhaps to make you feel like you're eating something healthy, it had a tomato slice and romaine lettuce. They were fresh and complimented the hash brown and egg perfectly. The bread was toasted. You saw horizontal marks on the bread, which made me think that they use a sandwich press of some sort. The bread provided the perfect crunch, while still being soft. It held the entire sandwich together without wearing what you were eating. The toasted bread sets this toastea egg sandwich apart from similar egg sandwiches in the GTA. Here, you get a lot of bread that isn't toasted to the same extent. It's also so dry that you end up consuming a bunch of fluid to wash it down. My sandwich came with a couple of sauces. You can certainly enjoy the sandwich without them. One was cheese. The other one was a cross between mayo and tartar. They were perfect with the sandwich. The toastea tastes better with them. I was so thirst after having consumed a ton of sodium at lunch that I actually had both 3Q sparkling mango green teas that evening. It was a first for me. I normally have one immediately and the other the following day. Both drinks had no sugar and half ice. I didn't have the option to go less ice, but it didn't matter all that much. It was such a hot day that half ice sounded inviting! The drinks were divine. I loved the carbonation in them. Bubbles rule! They feel fancy when you drink them. Sparkling drinks are more enjoyable if the option is there. The 3Q toppings were pearls, coconut jelly, and sago. They were the perfect trifecta in these drinks. You got chewiness, a bit of sweetness, and different textures to devour while sipping on the perfect combination of mango flavour with perfectly brewed green tea. I loved this place so much that on my final full day in Ottawa, I ordered takeout from Tealive again for dinner. My order was the same, except that I tossed in Japanese strawberry shortcake. It did feel like a carbon copy of my visit. Even my order the second time felt like my first visit. The same sandwich and sparking bubble teas were yummy and consistent. I was impressed. The Japanese strawberry shortcake was delicious. It was the perfect portion, with layers of cake, whipped cream, and strawberry puree. I am normally not a huge fan of whipped cream, but I enjoyed how subtle it was. The strawberry flavour was spot on. I loved that it tasted like real strawberries. The strawberry slice on top was a nice touch. The cake was moist and fluffy. This dessert hit the spot. My sweet tooth was happy. This place was awesome! I long to return to try more toasteas, drinks, and desserts. This place had macarons. I'll need to get some next time. Toronto and its surrounding area need at least one Tealive. Please come here! I am thrilled that I can return here for excellent food and bubble teas. I just need to do another vacation. (304)

Presotea has truly mastered the art of bubble tea, and their Strawberry Slush is a testament to…read moretheir expertise. Whether you're a bubble tea enthusiast or a newcomer, I highly recommend giving this drink a try. It's a fruity, refreshing, and utterly satisfying experience that'll have you coming back for more. Cheers to Presotea for crafting such a delicious treat! Presotea a véritablement maîtrisé l'art du bubble tea, et leur Strawberry Slush en est la preuve éclatante. Que vous soyez un amateur de bubble tea ou un novice, je vous recommande vivement de goûter à cette boisson. C'est une expérience fruitée, rafraîchissante et totalement satisfaisante qui vous donnera envie d'en reprendre. À la vôtre, Presotea, pour avoir créé une telle délice !

This location of Presotea just opened on August 5, 2022, but they didn't have their official Grand…read moreOpening until September 3, 2022. They are where the Imperial Barber Shop used to be. I am really happy to see a legit bubble tea shop open up in Westboro. Admittedly Presotea is not my favourite bubble tea chain because they rarely have any ongoing specials, at least that's the case with the locations here in Ottawa (I know locations in bigger cities have specials). Other chains like Coco Fresh Tea and Chatime have a Tea of the Month or Monthly Special where a featured tea is discounted (the price is usually $5 or less), even here in Ottawa. Presotea has no such thing :( However, they did have a Grand Opening Special (Sept 3 and 4, 2022) where if you bought any drink you could get a free drink from a set list of drinks. Fingers crossed this location will have some specials occasionally after their Grand Opening, lol. Most of the drinks at Presotea are $7.49-$8.99 (for the regular size) and some of those don't even have any toppings (toppings are an additional $1 each). So expect to pay $10 or more for a drink when you consider taxes and tips, if you are paying regular price. Of note though, their Large size is epically huge, lol. The Regular size is sufficient for me and my appetite is larger than most, haha. However, if you really love bubble tea and don't mind carrying around a comically large cup, you might want to pay the extra dollar and get the large ;) Service here is good. Staff are very nice. Their drinks are consistent with other Presotea locations in Ottawa. I usually get my drinks with no sugar and less ice and this is perfect for me, as I don't like my drinks too sweet. You can customize the sugar content of most drinks here. Street parking only.

My daughter is always treating me to bubble tea so I treated her to bubble tea this time. We went…read moreto Kung Fu Tea. I love taro so I got a taro pearl latte. My daughter convinced me to get less sugar so I went with 50% and it wasn't sweet enough, haha. I should have gone with full sugar or 70%. Actually, they use honey instead of sugar. The pearls were still hot and so soft and chewy. I loved the pearls. The drink had real taro puree. It was so good. My daughter got a yakult green tea with Aloe Vera. She went with 30% sugar and said it was too sweet, haha. She liked it though. The drinks are pretty expensive. Mine was $7 and hers was $6.80. Oh, I wanted to add red beans to my drink, but it's not available as a topping :( The guy working there was nice and he made our drinks quickly.

I really enjoy coming to this bubble tea spot. It used to be very close to my work so I could just…read morecross the street for my lunch break. I enjoy there milk teas the best, i like how each drink can be customizable for your standards.