Bubble Tea is the soft-drink sensation sweeping the nation. Once a rarefied phenomenon, Bubble Tea is no longer in short supply, and Brighton is leading the way with many eye-catching cafés serving the very best in Taiwanese tea with a twist.
Pearls
As long as Bubble Tea has been in Brighton, so has Pearls! Sussex’s “original” Bubble Tea café has been serving up liquid gold in the heart of the North Laine for years, and with 28 unique flavours to choose from it’s easy to see why. The name of the café originates from the tapioca balls or “pearls” that give the tea its “bubble” moniker.
5 Gardner St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UP
Mooboo Brighton
Originating in Camden, London, Mooboo has become synonymous with Bubble Tea culture in the UK since 2012. The brand has come a long way in a decade and its Brighton branch is conveniently situated in the busy shopping district of the city’s bustling centre. Mooboo prides itself on its beverages’ “holistic” qualities and its teas are brewed to evoke feelings of “passion, happiness, and connectedness with every sip.”
46 Preston St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 2HP
T4 Bubble Tea Brighton
Bubble Tea originated in Taiwan, so the beverage doesn’t get more traditional than those served at T4 in Brighton. The brand is now a global pioneer in Bubble Tea and was founded in Taiwan in 2004. T4 uses its very own brewed tea leaves, sourced directly from Taiwan, while each drink is a spectacle for both the eyes and the tastebuds.
46 Preston St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 2HP
Tee Tea Bubble Tea
Popular Bubble Tea brands dominate the Brighton landscape but those searching for a small and friendly brand of tapioca-infused tea ought to check out Tee Tea Bubble Tea on Church Street. The café has a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, while the teas on offer are all eye-catching and very tasty indeed.
11 Church St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1US
Yue Bubble Tea & Waffles
Tucked away on a popular boutique shopping street in the North Laine district of Brighton, Ye Bubble Tea & Waffles is a great spot to grab a bit of Taiwanese-inspired dessert after enjoying a fun-filled day out in the heart of the city. Yue Bubble Tea & Waffles has no shortage of eclectic and showstopping sweet treats on offer in its eye-catching café.
34 Gardner St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UN
Gong Cha Brighton
Gong Cha has tea heritage in its very name. The term “Gong Cha” was first coined in ancient China, where the sitting Emperor would historically entertain and taste teas from across the country. Founded in Taiwan in 2006, the brand is now internationally recognised as being at the forefront of the Bubble Tea revolution. Brighton’s Gong Cha branch is situated on London Road, close to the historic Duke of York’s cinema, Preston Park, and within walking distance of the town centre.
51 London Rd, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 4JD
Bubble CiTea Brighton
Now a mainstay on the Bubble Tea circuit, this distinctly British Bubble Tea brand has come on leaps and bounds in recent years. Bubble CiTea’s Brighton branch is typically innovative and endearing. Bubble CiTea adapts its recipes depending on the time of the year, and its seasonal approach to brewing the finest in Taiwanese-inspired beverages sets it apart from many of its competitors. Bubble CiTea Brighton can be found in the busy shopping hub of Churchill Square Shopping Centre.
Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 2RG
CUPP Bubble Tea
This stylish Bubble Tea outlet has branches all over the UK and has grown in popularity over the years. Its Brighton café is situated on Bond Street in the heart of the vibrant cultural epicentre of the North Laine district. CUPP prides itself on its “refined” approach to brewing tea, and they have stepped away from the colourful kitsch that is often associated with Bubble Tea in favour of a more minimal approach to design. However, there is nothing minimal about the menu at CUPP, with a wide selection of Taiwanese-inspired teas available.
25 Bond St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1RD
Chatime
The vibrant setting of Chatime’s Brighton café is the perfect place to unwind after a busy day shopping in central Brighton. Situated only a short walk from the buzzing North Laine shopping district and Churchill Square Shopping Centre and High Street, Chatime serves up the very best in delicious teas with distinctly Taiwanese flavours.
133 Queen’s Rd, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 3WB
ARTBOX Café
This Hello Kitty-themed café is the first of its kind in Europe and has everything Bubble Tea and Hello Kitty related for feasting your eyes and taste buds on. In addition to its varied and expansive menu, the boutique café has many goodies to find and shop for inside its decorative doors. ARTBOX café is situated only a short walk from Brighton Beach and is well worth the trip for the Hello Kitty-themed experience alone.
5-6 East Street, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1HP
Akimoto
Another Bubble Tea outlet exclusive to Brighton, Akimoto serves out of Gardner Street in the heart of Brighton’s North Laine district. Like its more seasoned contemporaries, Akimoto’s menu is a mixture of renowned Bubble Tea recipes, bespoke beverages and sushi. With no shortage of Bubble Tea cafés in the area, Akimoto is one of Brighton’s very own and very best.
7 Gardner St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UP
TB0Ba Bubble Tea
For those wandering further out from the city’s bustling centre, TB0Ba Bubble Tea is Portslade’s premier Bubble Tea outlet. The café is wonderfully designed and with both soft and alcoholic infused tea available, TB0Ba is worth the trip out to Portslade for any Bubble Tea enthusiast. The café also serves delicious desserts for anyone with an insatiable sweet tooth. Portslade’s shopping district is accessible by bus or taxi from Brighton city centre.
18A Boundary Road, Portslade, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN41 1GB
