Cheese in tea? It sounds strange until you try it. Cheese tea is one of the most talked-about bubble tea trends, and once people taste that creamy, lightly salty-sweet flavour, they come back for more. Here is what cheese tea is, how it tastes, how to drink it, and the cheese bubble teas you can try at Hooba Boba in Vellore.
What is cheese tea?
Cheese tea is a tea or milk tea with a creamy cheese flavour. In its classic form, a thick, whipped cheese foam made with cream cheese, milk and a pinch of salt sits on top of cold tea. It started in Taiwan around 2010 and spread across Asia before reaching Indian cafés. Read how bubble tea itself began in our history of bubble tea.
What does cheese tea taste like?
- Creamy and rich: like a light cheesecake
- Salty-sweet: a gentle salty note, like salted caramel
- Balanced: the tea underneath keeps it fresh
- Not like cheese slices: it is smooth and dessert-like
Cheese tea vs regular milk tea
| Cheese tea | Regular milk tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour | Creamy, salty-sweet | Sweet, milky |
| Texture | Thick and rich | Smooth |
| Feels like | A dessert drink | An everyday drink |
| Best for | Trying something new | Classic bubble tea fans |
Compare more styles in fruit tea vs milk tea and our flavour guide.
How to drink cheese tea
- Do not stir it fully at first.
- Tilt the cup and sip, so you get cheese and tea together.
- Stir a little later if you want a more blended taste.
- Use a wide straw if it has boba, so pearls come up too.
Cheese bubble teas at Hooba Boba
- Irish Cheese Bubble: from our Premium Bubble range – creamy, rich and indulgent
- Oreo Chocolate & Cheese Bubble Tea: chocolate, Oreo cookies and a creamy cheese taste together. Oreo fans should also read Oreo milkshake with boba
Pair them with chewy tapioca pearls or brown sugar boba for a full dessert in a cup.
Who will love cheese tea?
- Cheesecake and dessert lovers
- Anyone who likes salted caramel
- Bubble tea fans looking for something new
- Friends who want a drink worth sharing on Instagram
People are always surprised by cheese in a bubble tea. Then they taste it, and it becomes their new favourite. That surprise is the fun of trying something new.
Sathiya Panneer Selvam, Founder & CEO · Raju Inkarsal, Head of Operations – Hooba Boba
The full Hooba Boba menu
Every drink we make at our Vellore shop:
- Milk bubble teas: Classic Milk Bubble Tea, Vanilla Bubble Tea, Mango Bubble Tea, Cardamom Almond Bubble Tea, Oreo Chocolate Bubble, Oreo Chocolate & Cheese Bubble Tea
- Signature Boba: Taro Bubble Tea, Thai Bubble Tea, Honeydew Bubble Tea
- Kyoto Matcha Bliss: Matcha Bubble Tea and Matcha Banana
- Premium Bubble: Cold Chocolate Bubble, Irish Cheese Bubble, Red Velvet Bubble, Hazelnut and Mocha
- Banana Bubble: Classic Banana, Chocolate Banana and Matcha Banana
- Cappuccino Bubble Coffees: 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
- Bubble Magic (boba sodas): Passion Fruit Blast, Masala Bubble Blast and Kiwi Magic Blast
- Green Tea Popping Magic Fruit Teas: Mango, Kiwi, Guava and Jamun Fruit Tea with popping boba
- Dessert favourites: Oreo Milkshake with Boba and Tiramisu
Toppings: chewy tapioca pearls, brown sugar boba and popping boba. Every drink except the Cappuccino Bubble Coffees can also be made without tea.
Frequently asked questions
What is cheese tea?
Cheese tea is a tea or milk tea with a creamy, slightly salty cheese flavour, often served as a cheese foam on top. It started in Taiwan and is now popular across Asia and India.
What does cheese tea taste like?
Cheese tea tastes creamy, rich and lightly salty-sweet, a bit like cheesecake or salted caramel, balanced by the tea underneath.
Is cheese tea made with real cheese?
Cheese tea is usually made with cream cheese or a cheese-flavoured cream blended with milk, so it tastes smooth, not like a slice of cheese.
How do you drink cheese tea?
Sip it at an angle, or stir it a little, so you get some creamy cheese and some tea together in every sip.
Which cheese bubble teas does Hooba Boba serve?
Hooba Boba serves Irish Cheese Bubble from its Premium Bubble range and Oreo Chocolate & Cheese Bubble Tea from its milk bubble teas.
Where can I try cheese tea in Vellore?
At Hooba Boba, opposite VIT 3rd Gate, Vellore, or order on Swiggy and Zomato.
Try cheese tea in Vellore
📍 Opposite VIT 3rd Gate, Chennai Salai, Katpadi, Vellore · open daily 11 AM – 10 PM.
🛵 Order on Swiggy or Zomato, or WhatsApp 72001 07573 for delivery to VIT.
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