10 spots for bubble tea in Montreal that are worth the slurp

Boba Boba not only distinguishes itself by its unique and delicious creations with a seasonally changing menu, but because it uses only natural and quality ingredients (yes, that's possible with bubble tea). The team behind it is made up of some of the best mixologists in town, and focuses more on quality than quantity, with a menu that includes only a dozen "bobas" all shaken by the minute like a cocktail.

While the mango iced frappé is a summer bestseller, it's still hard to pass up the famous "Panda" milk tea with brown sugar—especially if you have a sweet tooth. The more adventurous might want to go with the "cheese mousse" line, which is as interesting as it is delicious.

Serving up six basic choices—akuroto, premium milk tea, matcha, caffeine-free milk, homemade tea and fruit tea—nothing here is left to chance and there's something for everyone. You choose between five levels of sweetness from unsweetened to extra sweet, followed by the toppings, and then it's time for the tasting. The Okinawan style tea with milk and roasted black sugar is one of our top picks.

Well established on the Montreal bubble tea scene since 2003, L2 Lounge has never stopped satisfying customers thanks to its classic creations as well as its customizable drinks. You select your base, flavour and garnishes, and that's it; simple yet effective. If you're the kind of person who gets nervous about the endless choices, go with the classics and you won't be disappointed.

Chatime was among the first bubble tea spots to set foot on Montreal soil. Now, this Taiwanese franchise has several locations in the city and continues to please locals and foreign students by constantly launching new flavors. Although you have plenty of choices, the roasted milk tea with pearls remains one of the best sellers since day 1.

Whether you're in the mood for a signature "Deerioca" drink made with milk and brown sugar or one of their more decadent creations, you might want to check out the drinks of the moment at The Alley. Oreo slush, tiramisu milk tea, banana and cookie smoothiesm and many others that change with the seasons are all up for grabs.

After their first counter in the heart of Old Montreal that was discreetly opened in 2017, One Babo can now be found around Snowdon and Laval. We love their "Hot Boba" series, something to enjoy on a beautiful winter day at Place Jacques-Cartier while watching the Ferris Wheel turn, walking on Queen-Mary, or heading out for a shopping session at Centre Laval.

Shuyi Tealicious is one of the only places in Montreal that specializes in beverages with grass jelly. If you are not familiar with this ubiquitous Asian dessert and want to give it a try, Shuyi Tealicious is definitely the place to try it as the first spot to serve it up. The place also specializes in yogurt drinks, such as strawberry and pomelo, that are equally worth the slurp.

Located in Griffintown, this counter is the only place in Montreal that combines bubble tea and plants. When the team created the menu—and when it comes time to create a new flavor to add to it—they focus on using quality products with minimally processed ingredients. Go in for a bubble tea, but don't be surprised if you leave with a plant.

You don't go to MajesThé just for the pearl tea, but for the full Taiwanese experience: This small bistro serves a full menu of specialties, from fried chicken with Taiwanese basil to pork belly bao, but you shouldn't miss out on their bright and colourful selection of homemade pearl-ridden bubble teas.