Milk bubble tea tends to contain dairy while fruit bubble tea is generally plant-based. However, if you have any specific dietary requirements it's worth checking the ingredients list to confirm.

Type of bubble tea

Type of toppings ('bubbles') added to the tea.

This overall score is based on the taste test results (80%), nutrition score (Health Star Rating, 10%), and ease of preparation score (10%).

We asked shoppers at Top Ryde Shopping Centre in NSW to try a selection of 21 bubble tea samples and then vote for their favourite. We had about 15 public taste testers test each sample. We also enlisted CHOICE staff to take part in an additional taste test. All participants were asked to score the samples on taste, texture, smell and appearance.

We assessed how easy the tea is to prepare.

Pack price in Sydney supermarkets and grocery chains (not on special).

Product only, based on the price paid for specified pack sizes in Sydney supermarkets and grocery chains (not on special).

The bubble tea's Health Star Rating, rated from half a star (less healthy) to five stars (more healthy).

As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

Product only, as per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

Product only, as per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

Product only, as per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

Product only, as per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

Product only, as per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

Product only, as per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

As displayed on the pack.

Is the bubble tea in a kit or ready-to-drink in a can?

Size of the pack purchased.

Country of origin statement as displayed on the pack.