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10 Unique Bubble Tea Flavors Around the World

Published: Jun 13, 2025 by Yuan

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Bubble tea has exploded in popularity beyond its Taiwanese roots, and today, creative flavors are popping up everywhere—from Southeast Asia to North America. If you think you’ve tried them all, think again. Here are 10 unique bubble tea flavors making waves around the globe.

Cheese Foam Bubble Tea

Cheese foam bubble tea with creamy topping.
Cheese Foam Bubble Tea. Image Credit: Canva Pro

It might sound odd, but this salty-sweet combo has a cult following. The creamy cheese foam layered on top adds a rich contrast to fruity teas like green or oolong.

Brown Sugar Boba with Soy Milk

Brown sugar boba with soy milk, featuring rich caramel swirls.
Brown Sugar Boba with Soy Milk. Image Credit: Canva Pro

A dairy-free twist on the classic brown sugar milk tea, this version swaps milk for soy or oat, adding a nutty edge while keeping that irresistible caramelized boba flavor.

Thai Tea Boba

Classic Thai tea boba with a deep orange hue and chewy tapioca pearls.
Thai Tea Boba. Image Credit: Canva Pro

Bold and spiced with star anise and tamarind, Thai tea bubble tea is a vibrant orange drink with a smooth finish that balances sweetness and depth.

Matcha Red Bean Boba

Matcha red bean boba layered with green tea and sweet red beans.
Matcha Red Bean Boba. Image Credit: Canva Pro

This combo mixes earthy matcha with sweet red bean paste. It’s a textural delight and a favorite for those who enjoy more traditional Japanese desserts.

Taro Coconut Boba

Taro coconut boba tea in a pastel purple shade with coconut milk.
Taro Coconut Boba. Image Credit: Canva Pro

Taro's nutty flavor paired with creamy coconut milk creates a dessert-like drink that's both vegan-friendly and refreshingly different.

Passionfruit Yakult Boba

Passionfruit Yakult boba with bright yellow color and fruity freshness.
Passionfruit Yakult Boba. Image Credit: Canva Pro

This tangy, probiotic-packed tea mixes Yakult (a yogurt drink) with passionfruit juice for a fizzy, tart bubble tea with a health kick.

Black Sesame Boba

Black sesame boba with a creamy, nutty flavor and dark gray tones.
Passionfruit Yakult Boba. Image Credit: Canva Pro

Black sesame boba has a rich, nutty flavor with deep roasted notes, almost like peanut butter but more earthy and complex. It's slightly sweet and toasty profile pairs perfectly with creamy milk tea for a bold, satisfying drink.

Strawberry Matcha Latte Boba

Strawberry matcha latte boba layered with pink strawberry and green matcha.
Strawberry Matcha Latte Boba. Image Credit: Canva Pro

Layered for visual impact and taste, this Insta-famous drink features sweet strawberry purée, creamy milk, and vibrant matcha.

Wintermelon Lemonade Boba

Wintermelon lemonade boba with a golden hue and a refreshing twist.
Wintermelon Lemonade Boba. Image Credit: Canva Pro

A refreshing mix of sweet wintermelon tea and zesty lemon juice—this one’s ideal for hot climates and bubble tea fans looking for something light and citrusy.

Ube Bubble Tea

Ube bubble tea in a vivid purple color with tapioca pearls at the bottom.
Ube Bubble Tea. Image Credit: Canva Pro

The dreamy purple yam flavor is sweet, nutty, and slightly vanilla-like. Ube boba drinks are not just tasty—they’re made for your camera roll, too.

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