Milk teas, shakes, and slushes – oh my! Along with many other bubble tea lovers, you may have found yourself entering a Boba shop, confronted with a large menu filled with endless options. If you’re new to bubble tea, this can come off a bit overwhelming at first, and you may be wondering, “Where do I even start?”

Ordering for the first time shouldn’t be an intimidating process, and we’re here to make sure that finding your perfect drink can be a breeze. 

When choosing a blended drink, you are given the choice of either a creamy shake or slush. For those who love milkshakes and smoothies, we’d recommend a Strawberry Banana, Thai Tea, Avocado, or Taro Shake! For lovers of slushes and all things refreshing, try out a Strawberry Mango, Peach Passion, or Pineapple Slush!

Now that you’ve decided on your drink, another important question comes to the table: “Should I add toppings and what should I get?” For a more classic flavor, our brown sugar Boba is an easy addition to any drink, whether it be tea-based or fruity! Our other classic toppings include egg/taro pudding, grass jelly, red bean, as well as aloe and crystal boba. If you’re looking for something new, a selection of either strawberry popping boba, kiwi popping boba, lychee jelly, rainbow jelly, or green apple jelly may be more your speed (or of course a combination of it all)! The possibilities can be endless as far as toppings go, and if you’d prefer something that will go with any drink you choose, we recommend choosing regular Boba, Mini Boba, or Lychee Jelly!

Traditional vs. Adventurous – what vibe do you usually gravitate towards? If you’re leaning towards something classic and reliable, we’ve got you covered! Some of our favorite traditional recipes include Black Milk Tea, Taro Milk Tea, Thai Milk Tea, Hokkaido Milk Tea, and Jasmine Milk Tea. This is a great place to start, especially if you want to delve into the flavors that have popularized bubble tea so highly today! 

If you’d consider yourself more of a daredevil, don’t be afraid to push the envelope and look past tradition! Here at Pochi, we offer creative alternatives to classic bubble tea flavors, including combos such as our Fruity Crunch Shake, Blue Hawaiian, and Mango Chamoy. Are you still unsure about trying something new and prefer something more traditional? Consider a drink that puts a twist on a classic taste, including our Taro Strawberry, Avocado Chocolate, or even a Honey Black Tea Shake!

As the seasons change, we understand that palates change as well! On a hot summer day, nothing sounds quite as refreshing as a Honey Lemon Green Tea – guaranteed to help beat the heat and brighten up any mood! When temperatures start to drop and the chills start creeping in, a Hot Brown Sugar Black Milk Tea will soothe the soul and bring warmth to any occasion. 

Another easy way to start your decision making will rely on your preference of either a strong tea flavor or a fruity alternative. For tea fans, we offer a selection of black, green, oolong, and white tea as a base for your drinks. For those who prefer a fruitier experience, there are over twenty different fruit bases for any type of drink you choose (our favorite flavors include strawberry, mango, passionfruit, guava, and lychee)!

We’ve made it to the register! Now is the time to show your stuff and let your bobarista know your perfect order. Let’s refresh our memory on the key factors of what to keep in mind: texture, flavor, and toppings. If you have preferences about sugar or ice levels, as well as any dairy alternatives you may prefer (oat, almond, coconut, soy), now is the time to speak up so your bobarista can make your drink perfect!

When in doubt, try out one of our favorites!

• Taro-Oreo Shake

• Brown Sugar Milk Tea

• Thai Tea Milk Tea/Shake

• Fruity Crunch Shake

• Blue Hawaiian Shake 

• Taro Strawberry Shake

• Strawberry Mango Shake/Slush

• Oolong Milk Tea