Formosan Tea Bar

My favourite bubble tea shop. It’s down a small alleyway and the atmosphere is very cozy. Authentic tea - no powders - and great pearls. GMP (green milk tea with pearls) is my go-to, but they let you try samples if you are torn between options. During the summer, the lemon teas are fantastic. There is a small sitting room where you can work from.

A friend introduced me to this place whilst I was in Oxford. Never heard of a bubble tea bar so this was quite new to me. Staff were very passionate about their craft. They introduced us to some of their selection by giving us samples, which was lovely. Their drinks are freshly made so waiting time for me was about 10 mins. From that, I opted for their black tea. I don’t usually opt for a normal tea base, but I was enticed through their well balanced sweetness and tea taste. Their pearls were soft and chewy just how I like it. It is slightly on the pricier side, but I would say it’s worth it. Amazing staff. If I’m ever in Oxford again, I will come back to try more of their menu.

Best bubble tea bar I have ever been to. I keep returning to this every time I am back in Oxford. The tea is made fresh from real tea leaves and excellent quality, and the lemon juice is freshly squeezed. The GLP (green tea, lemon, pearls) is a real highlight. The staff behind the counter evidently have a lot of passion in their craft and are always so lovely!

Hands down the best bubble tea place in Oxford by far! Very authentic taste, all of the other places make their teas too sweet. Interior inside is delightful. Service was a bit slow, had to wait around 10min for one drink, even though it was not busy inside. The staff were still nice about it though.