by Samar Al-Tourah
Ready to go cruising with friends? Why not try stellar yet diverse choices of bubble tea on the way. A cool, smooth yet chewy drink will do just the trick to make cooling down more fun for the intense heats coming your way.
Elate @Drinkelate
First stop, try Elate Tea in Kuwait City. With the choices of Matcha, Brown Sugar, among many more they will not disappoint. It’s quick and effortless to order, preferably (because of COVID-19) customers can call their number and wait outside for their order to be sent right to their car door. They also offer a broad selection of milk alternatives, which is a God send for the dairy-free consumers. Elate doesn’t just target boba-drinkers, need a break from the bubble tea hop? Try their refreshing and nutritious teas with multiple stress relief and health benefits. Elate accommodates all preferences and leaves you wanting for more!
Kuwaitea @Kuwaitea_kw
After stopping at Elate, you might need something that hits close to home. Either craving an original and different drink or sticking to traditional bubble tea flavors, Kuwaitea will do just the trick. Whether it be Karak or Taro bubble tea, Kuwaitea will leave your mouth watering. With the combination of the freshly made boba and the soothing flavor of familiar Kuwaiti drinks, Kuwaitea will live up to those expectations. Located in Old Souk Salmiya, Kuwaitea stays true to its Kuwaiti origins with its location and its taste (with a flair of complementary tapioca balls). Staying in for the Boba hop? No fear, Kuwaitea also takes orders online with just one call away, catering to all circumstances.
Street @St_almakan
Don’t be fooled by Street’s infamous Korean BBQ, they also serve delicious bubble tea! Wanting to try something new? Street offers a Korean twist rather than the traditional Taiwanese options. Found in Kuwait City, grab a refreshing Korean bubble tea. If you’re like any foodie, try to save your stomach for their menu with unique — never seen before options here in Kuwait. Having options that range from boba to barbecue to ramen, a visit to Street will be worth the trip. Find anything to your liking, with a spin of surprising yet innovative options, their bubble tea is a must-try to say the least.
Joy Tea @Joyteakw
Need to help digest your feast at Street? Walk around the Avenues where you can find your next stop, Joy Tea. Longing for Taro or even the classic milk tea Joy Tea has got it all. Drop by the Avenues where you can buy all you wish with a fun refreshing beverage right in your hand. Joy Tea also offers multiple milk alternatives whether it be soy, oat, almond, and more. They also offer a wide range of dietary teas and fruitful Korean desserts! Joy tea is also unseemingly convenient, once you go you are given a stamp card to make your bubble tea obsession a little cheaper along the way.
Lulu’s Tea House @Lulusteahouse
Last but not least is Lulu’s Tea House. It’s the place to be when looking for flavors never done before in Kuwait. Flavors like Wicked Honeydew and Mango Melody are a sweet tooth’s blessing in disguise. While you walk into Lulu’s Tea House you get the experience of also trying Meme’s Curry to compliment your sweet drink. What makes Lulu’s Tea House a necessity is their remarkable flavors and tapioca, instantly the freshness of the boba radiates as you taste it. No one could ever find the diverse set of unique options anywhere else, Lulu’s Tea House is the place to be.
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