Missing your bubble tea in Milan?
Bubble tea isn't the primary reason for visiting Milan, Italy, but I know you want to drink the best bubble tea in Milan while you’re there. Read on to discover 5 bubble tea shops that you simply cannot miss during your Milan trip.
1. Frankly
Frankly is a Milan based bubble tea & coffee shop chain with a strong international footprint. Apart from bubble teas, you can be sure to taste Italian and North American-style coffee, organic loose leaf tea, and delicious snacks like egg waffles (also known as Ji Dan Jai in Hong Kong, which translates into little chicken eggs) as well!
Their list of toppings include:
- Tapioca Pearls
- Aloe Vera
- Chia Seeds
- Marshmallows
- Pudding
- Popping Boba
- Coconut Jellies
- Whipped Cream
- Salted Mousse
- Red Beans
Image: Frankly Instagram
Currently, they have four locations around Milan: Duomo, Loreto, Vio Torino, and Navigli. Do take note as they have different operating hours for various outlets.
A pro tip is they also offer delivery services via Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat, and Glovo.
Duomo Outlet
Via Orefici 5 20123, Milan
Operating Hours
Mon-Wed: 10.00am to 11.00pm
Thur-Sat: 10.00am to 12.00am
Sun: 10.00am to 11.00pm
Loreto Outlet
Piazza Argentina 3, 20124, Milan
Operating Hours
Mon-Thur: 11.00am to 11.00pm
Fri-Sat: 11.00am to 12.00pm
Sun: 11.00am to 11.00pm
Vio Torino Outlet
Via Torino 77, 20123, Milan
Operating Hours
Mon-Wed: 11.00am to 11.00pm
Thur-Sat: 10.00am to 00.00am
Sun: 10.00am to 11.00pm
Navigli Outlet
Alzaia Naviglio Grande 10, 20144, Milan
Operating Hours
Mon-Thur: 1.00pm to 10.00pm
Fri: 1.00pm to 1.00am
Sat: 10:00am to 01:00am
Sun: 10:00am to 11:00pm
2. Foodie
Foodie sells bubble tea and also egg waffles and ice cream at an economical price. Foodie does not have a website, however, they do offer delivery services on Just Eat and Uber Eats.
Image: Google
Image: Google
Address
Via Paolo Sarpi, 4, 20154 Milano MI, Italy
Operating Hours
Daily: 9.30am to 11.00pm
3. Tre Tè 叁茶
Tre Te offers various unique flavors like milk foam and the fruit series. Do not worry if you cannot speak Mandarin, they have their menu in English, Chinese as well as Italian. It also allows customers to dine-in with a relaxing atmosphere for all to enjoy!
Image: Tre Tè Facebook
Address
Via Bramente 40, 20154 Milan, Lombardia, Italy
Operating Hours
Daily: 10.30am to 10.00pm
Closed On Monday
4. Tai Wan Bubble Tea
Tai Wan Bubble Tea is known to be simple yet delicious. Also, albeit its name, the bubble tea shop offers fresh fruit smoothies and fruit teas as well! My advice would be to check its operating hours before heading there.
Image Taken From Google
Address
Corso di Porta Ticinese, 76/86, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
5. Shaker Bubble Tea
Shaker Bubble Tea prides itself as a verbal expression of its drink. “You can shake anytime our drink, because it’s full of flavor in one, and it’s always fun and colorful.” – Shaker Bubble Tea
The place has an overall cute vibe and friendly staff. However, it may get a little crowded during peak hours. You might want to consider ordering in via Uber Eats, Just Eat, and Deliveroo.
Image Taken From Shaker Bubble Tea Facebook
Address
Via Victor Hugo, 1
20123 Milano MI, Italy
Operating Hours
Daily: 11.00 am to 8.00 pm
Conclusion
Bubble tea (also known as pearl milk tea or simply boba) is a drink that was invented in Taichung, Asia in the 1980s. The tea served cold with milk and topped with chewy tapioca pearls that are drunk out of an iconic fat straw.
