The Most Trendy Bubble Teas & How to Say Them in Mandarin Chinese

We all love bubble teas! They are not only yum, but also fun! Originated from Taiwan, bubble teas have gained great popularity all around the world. Do you know how to say these bubble teas in Mandarin?

First, let’s take a look at the classic bubble tea:

Bubble Tea

珍珠奶茶

zhēnzhū nǎi chá

Vocab:

Pearl: 珍珠zhēnzhū

milk: 奶nǎi

tea:茶chá

The next item is the most popular flavor in Asia currently, and it’s also my personal favorite.

Luckily, you can find it in certain Bubble tea stores in the U.S. For example, GongCha贡茶 offers it.

It has a nickname: The “Dirty” Tea. Why? Take a look at the picture!

Brown Sugar Bubble Milk

黑糖珍珠鲜奶HēiTáng Zhēnzhū Xiānnǎi

Vocab:

• Black: 黑Hēi；

• Sugar: 糖táng;

• Pearl: 珍珠zhēnzhū;

• Fresh milk: 鲜奶xiānnǎi

Next, let’s take a look at the trendy Cheese Tea! Yes you heard it right, cheese in tea! It’s a cup of tea with cheese foam topping, it’s a perfect combination of creamy and refreshing flavors! You can find this also in GongCha in the States.

Cheese Foam Tea

芝

士奶盖茶 zhīshì nǎigài chá

Vocab:

-Cheese芝士zhīshì;

-Foam Cap:奶盖nǎi gài

-Tea:茶chá

This next flavor might not seem conventional as a dessert flavor for people in the States, however, it’s one of the most beloved dessert flavors in Asia!

Taro Bubble Tea

芋头珍珠奶茶 Yùtóu zhēnzhū nǎichá

Taro: 芋头yùtóu

Pearl: 珍珠zhēnzhū

milk tea: 奶nǎi 茶chá

If you are a fan of green tea, you would like this next item:

Matcha Bubble Tea 抹茶珍珠奶茶 mǒchá zhēnzhū nǎichá

Matcha: 抹茶mǒchá

What’s your personal favorite bubble tea flavor? Comment below!

In my next blog post, I will share the language to use when ordering a bubble tea. Get thirsty!