Is Britain’s cl***ic cuppa being quietly replaced by boba and iced tea?

[ethanmiller]

Bubble tea and inventive iced teas are no longer niche — they’re reshaping how a growing number of people in the UK drink tea, with fresh fruit, customisable sweetness, brown-sugar pearls and British loose-leaf twists leading the way.

If you’ve tried any of the bigger names (CUPP, YiFang, Xing Fu Tang, Bird & Blend, Gong cha or Bubbleology), which one actually lived up to the hype?
Have you found a local spot that nails the balance between authentic Taiwanese style and British tastes?

Drop your thoughts and recommendations below — always keen to hear what’s working (or not) in different cities.

[SwatiSood]

Bubble tea and iced tea are definitely adding a fresh twist to Britain’s traditional tea culture. The variety of flavours and customisable sweetness make them appealing, especially to younger drinkers. It will be interesting to see how this trend develops.