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trendy coffee beverage from South Korea.
New shops are popping up in seemingly
every shopping food court. Hoang, who now
owns three Gong Cha boba tea shops in the
area, including one in Towson and another
in Ellicott City, says that while many of her
clients have Asian backgrounds, more and
more she’s seeing a mix of races, ages and
backgrounds embracing it.
Boba fans may have been alarmed to hear
of reports of a boba shortage earlier this year
on account of shipping delays. But at least
during my visits to area boba shops, tea —
and those signature tapioca pearls — were
reliably available.
And don’t forget to shake things up.
Most shops serve the beverage in sealed
containers, so you can mix up the ingredients
before popping a straw through the lid.
Here are 5 boba tea shops in Anne Arundel
County to try today:
Gong Cha
The silk cherry tree provides a welcoming
atmosphere to this strip mall outlet not far
from Live! Considered the Starbucks of Asia,
the shop’s offerings go far beyond anything
resembling the pumpkin spice latte. Try a
wide variety of flavors from Hong Kong-style
Taichi Bubble Tea
Ramen, sushi burritos, and a whole lot of
boba is on the menu at Taichi Bubble Tea in
the Annapolis Harbour shopping center. Try
their swirling “zang zang” specials.
2568 Solomons Island Road, Annapolis.
443-458-5267. taichibubbletea.com
Kung Fu Tea
A variety of beverages offered at Gong Cha.
mango drinks to milk foam black forest teas
and a purple sweet potato latte.
7645 Arundel Mills #110, Hanover.
443-780-8888. gongchaarundelmills.com
Kokee Tea
The latest brews from Seoul and Taiwan
can be yours at this stall near the food court
of Arundel Mills Mall, whose motto is “hug in
a cup.” Coffee lovers can get their sweet fix,
too, with offerings like the sweet cloud cold
brew, which features pink tapioca pearls at
the bottom. Or check out their strawberry
virgin mojito.
7000 Arundel Mills Cir #3, Hanover.
kokeetea.com
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Another popular chain from Asia, Kung Fu
Tea, has made its way to the Village at Waugh
Chapel. Whatever you order, try it with the
salty milk cap on top. It’s a creamy and delectable counterbalance to the sweet milk tea.
2638 Chapel Lake Drive, Gambrills.
410-721-6184. kungfutea.com
VIVI Bubble Tea
In-your-face pink graphics make stepping
into VIVI Bubble Tea feel like walking inside
the internet. (Their logo is a cartoon skull
wearing a crown). Choose from one of their
“top 10” beverages, or peruse the menu for
whatever your heart desires. The Taiwanese
chain has branches in more than 20 states
and the District of Columbia.
2733 Annapolis Road, STE E, Hanover.
443-296-7331. vivibubbletea.com
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