Trying bubble tea for the first time – or bored of ordering the same drink? This guide to the best bubble tea flavours covers the most popular boba flavours, what each one tastes like and which one suits you. Every flavour here is on the menu at Hooba Boba, opposite VIT 3rd Gate, Katpadi, Vellore, made with premium ingredients imported from Taiwan, China and Japan.
Bubble tea flavours list: quick picks
| If you like… | Try this flavour |
|---|---|
| Classic tea with milk | Classic Milk Bubble Tea |
| Creamy and nutty | Taro Bubble Tea |
| Hazelnut and coffee | Hazelnut Cappuccino Bubble Coffee |
| Rich, spiced tea | Thai Bubble Tea |
| Earthy and smooth | Matcha Bubble Tea |
| Chocolate and cookies | Oreo Chocolate Bubble |
| A dessert treat | Red Velvet Bubble or Cold Chocolate Bubble |
| Light and melon-sweet | Honeydew Bubble Tea |
| Coffee | Cold Cappuccino Bubble Coffee, Espresso Cappuccino Bubble Coffee or Irish Cappuccino Bubble Coffee |
| Sweet coffee | Caramel Cappuccino Bubble Coffee, Vanilla Cappuccino Bubble Coffee or Mocha Cappuccino Bubble Coffee |
| Fruity and light | Mango, Kiwi or Guava Fruit Tea |
| Fizzy and tangy | Passion Fruit Blast |
| Something Indian | Cardamom Almond Bubble Tea, Jamun Fruit Tea or Masala Bubble Blast |
| A filling shake | Chocolate Banana Bubble |
1. Classic milk tea flavours
Classic Milk Bubble Tea
The original bubble tea: black tea and milk with chewy tapioca pearls. Smooth, lightly sweet and the best flavour for beginners.
Taro Bubble Tea – our signature
Taro milk tea is creamy, nutty and naturally purple – one of the most popular bubble tea flavours in the world and the most-loved drink at Hooba Boba. Read more in our taro bubble tea guide.
Thai Bubble Tea
Thai milk tea is rich, aromatic and orange in colour, with a bolder, spiced tea flavour. See how it compares in Thai tea vs milk tea.
Matcha Bubble Tea
Made with premium Japanese matcha, matcha milk tea is earthy, smooth and lightly sweet – perfect for matcha lovers. Learn more in our matcha bubble tea guide.
Honeydew Bubble Tea
Light and melon-sweet, honeydew bubble tea is a refreshing, gentle flavour – and a kids’ favourite.
Vanilla, Mango and Cardamom Almond
Vanilla Bubble Tea is smooth and classic. Mango Bubble Tea is creamy milk tea with real mango. Cardamom Almond Bubble Tea is our Indian-inspired signature – fragrant and nutty.
2. Dessert bubble tea flavours
- Oreo Chocolate Bubble – a cookies-and-cream shake with chewy pearls.
- Oreo Chocolate & Cheese Bubble Tea – Oreo with a creamy cheese top.
- Cold Chocolate Bubble – rich, chilled cocoa.
- Irish Cheese Bubble – creamy and bold.
- Red Velvet Bubble – sweet, smooth and indulgent, a kids’ favourite.
3. Cappuccino bubble coffee flavours
Love coffee? Boba coffee mixes a chilled, creamy cappuccino with chewy pearls. Hooba Boba has 7 cappuccino bubble coffee flavours – our most famous range:
- Cold Cappuccino Bubble Coffee – bold, chilled coffee with a velvety cappuccino finish.
- Espresso Cappuccino Bubble Coffee – a stronger, intense coffee kick.
- Irish Cappuccino Bubble Coffee – creamy, rich and bold.
- Mocha Cappuccino Bubble Coffee – coffee and chocolate together.
- Caramel Cappuccino Bubble Coffee – sweet, buttery caramel with coffee.
- Hazelnut Cappuccino Bubble Coffee – real roasted hazelnut blended with coffee; a Hooba Boba favourite.
- Vanilla Cappuccino Bubble Coffee – smooth vanilla with a creamy coffee finish.
Want it stronger? Just ask for a stronger coffee in your order note. More in our bubble coffee guide.
4. Fruit tea flavours
Light, tangy and made with real fruit – not syrups. Mango Fruit Tea and Kiwi Fruit Tea are great on a hot Vellore afternoon. Guava Fruit Tea is sweet pink guava over green tea, and Jamun Fruit Tea brings India’s favourite berry with popping boba. Not sure whether to pick milk or fruit? Read fruit tea vs milk tea.
5. Fizzy boba sodas
Fizzy, fruity sodas with popping boba: Passion Fruit Blast, Kiwi Magic Blast and our desi Masala Bubble Blast – tangy, spicy and fizzy. More Indian-style ideas in Indian bubble tea flavours.
6. Banana Bubble
Real banana blended with chewy pearls – a filling pick-me-up. Choose Classic Banana, Chocolate Banana or Matcha Banana.
Chewy boba or popping boba?
Chewy boba are tapioca pearls with a soft, chewy bite – best with milk teas. Popping boba are small juice-filled pearls that burst in your mouth – great with fruit teas and sodas. Every Hooba Boba drink already comes with boba, and you can add extra.
Coming soon: sugar-free bubble teas
We are working on sugar-free bubble teas sweetened with monk fruit and allulose. Follow @hoobaboba.official for the launch. Until then, you can ask for any drink less sweet. Watching your sugar? Read is bubble tea healthy?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best bubble tea flavour for beginners?
Classic Milk Bubble Tea is the best place to start – black tea and milk with chewy pearls. If you like something sweeter, try Taro or Mango Bubble Tea.
What is the most popular bubble tea flavour?
Classic milk tea, taro, matcha and Thai milk tea are among the most popular bubble tea flavours. At Hooba Boba in Vellore, Taro, Hazelnut and Matcha are our most-loved flavours.
What does taro bubble tea taste like?
Taro bubble tea is creamy, nutty and lightly sweet, a little like vanilla with a hint of sweet potato. It is naturally purple.
What is the difference between chewy boba and popping boba?
Chewy boba are tapioca pearls with a soft, chewy bite. Popping boba are small juice-filled pearls that burst in your mouth. Milk teas usually come with chewy boba; fruit teas and sodas often use popping boba.
Which bubble tea flavours are good for kids?
Kids usually love sweet, creamy flavours like Oreo Chocolate, Red Velvet, Honeydew, Cold Chocolate, Mango and Chocolate Banana.
What bubble coffee flavours does Hooba Boba have?
Hooba Boba has 7 cappuccino bubble coffee flavours: Cold Cappuccino Bubble Coffee, Espresso Cappuccino Bubble Coffee, Irish Cappuccino Bubble Coffee, Mocha Cappuccino Bubble Coffee, Caramel Cappuccino Bubble Coffee, Hazelnut Cappuccino Bubble Coffee and Vanilla Cappuccino Bubble Coffee.
Can I make my bubble tea less sweet?
Yes. At Hooba Boba every drink is made to order – just ask for less sweet, extra sweet or a stronger coffee in your order note.
Where can I try these bubble tea flavours in Vellore?
At Hooba Boba, opposite VIT 3rd Gate, Katpadi, Vellore. You can also order on Swiggy and Zomato, or on WhatsApp if you are at VIT.
What is the best bubble tea flavor?
For most people the best first flavor is Taro – creamy, nutty and gently sweet. Matcha suits those who like an earthy taste, and fruit teas suit those who want something light.
What bubble tea flavor should I try first?
Start with Taro or Classic Milk Bubble Tea. If you prefer something light and fruity, try a Green Tea Popping Magic Fruit Tea with popping boba.
What are the most popular bubble tea flavors in India?
Taro, Matcha, Classic Milk Tea, Thai Tea, Mango and chocolate flavors such as Oreo Chocolate are among the most popular.
Try them all at Hooba Boba, Vellore
📍 Opposite VIT 3rd Gate, Katpadi, Vellore · Open daily 11 AM – 10 PM
Drinks from ₹150. See the full bubble tea menu, order on Swiggy or Zomato, or contact us.