College Guide 2013: Best Bubble Tea Spots in Providence

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College Guide 2013: Best Bubble Tea Spots in Providence

The Taiwanese drink Bubble Tea has been around for a while but students can’t seem to get enough of it. Bubble Tea, also known as boba, is a versatile drink that comes in lots of fun flavors and consistencies. Whether you like yours blended or iced, the boba balls are sure to satisfy your craving. Many students already can’t get enough of bubble tea so why not give it a try? Here’s a list of the best places to get your RI Bubble Tea.

College Guide 2013: Best Bubble Tea Spots

Tealuxe

College Hill/Providence

Thayer Street is the perfect location for this quiet study spot. Located right next to Brown, Tealuxe is known for their comfortable atmosphere. Complete with complimentary wifi and a wide variety of bubble tea, students are sure to love this place. 231 Thayer St. Open Monday-Thursday 8am-10pm, Friday 8am-10pm and Sunday. 10am-10pm. 401-453-4832.

Bubble Tea House

Downtown Providence

Bubble Tea House is taking over the bubble tea craze. With more than 50 flavors and four different ways to make their drinks (slushee, smoothie, juice tea and tea latte) students will never run out of options. 849 Westminster Street. Open Sunday-Thursday 10am-9pm and Friday-Saturday 10am-10pm. 401-351-0049.

Quickly

Downtown Providence

With great bubble tea and Chinese food, Quickly is sure to quickly become a student’s paradise. This restaurant has a bright and friendly atmosphere and is perfect for RISD and JWU students. All of their teas are popular and come with tapioca balls. 10 Dorrance St. Open Monday-Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday 11am-9pm. 401-228-6766.

Angkor

Fox Point/Providence

Brown students are lucky to have Angkor right down the road. With strawberry, coconut, and fruity bubble tea as well as cheap, delicious Thai and Cambodian food, you can’t go wrong. 10 Traverse St, Providence. Open Mon 11:30 am – 2:00 pm, 5:00–9:00. Fri-Sat 11:30 am – 2 pm, 5–10 pm. 1-401-383-2227. www.angkorrestaurant.com/

Empire Tea & Coffee

Newport (good for Salve students)

This teatime spot is known for their bubble tea but also for their fruity flavors. Students love their clear-teas that come in a variety of flavors from mango to peach and pomegranate. 22 Broadway. Open every day 6am-10pm. 401-619-1388. empire.newportbubbletea.com.

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