It’s a double three day weekend! I spent the night out with some new friends last night, and then hung out with them for a bit in Sapporo today. We’re heading back to Gong Cha today for a boba run. I really wanted a Jasmine today! Even though I have food jasmine tea at home… Continue reading Oolong Milk Tea (烏龍ミルクティー) – Gong Cha
Up next on bad (or should I say, fake) is the boba from Family Mart, one of Japan’s biggest convenience store chains. I spotted this gem on one of my first trips to my local Family Mart, and eventually picked this up to try. And now I’m having it today. Family Mart only offers this… Continue reading Tapioca Milk Tea (タピオカミルクティー) – Family Mart
After 3 weeks I’m finally back in Sapporo! Now that I’ve got my internet set up, I’m thinking of taking a trip out every other week so I can at least get out, but not have to spend money on transportation every week. Of course, this is barring any other circumstances like a meetup or… Continue reading Hojicha Milk Tea (焙じ茶 ミルクティー) – Gong Cha
A few weeks ago I was doing my weekly grocery run, and near the juices and bottled coffee section sitting at the edge was this little guy. And I had to get it. It's a bottled boba drink. Is it going to be bad? Probably. Am I still going to try it? Yes, it's boba.… Continue reading Tapioca Milk Tea (タピオカミルクティー) – Emial
