4 bubble tea places to check out in “Tea-Town”

What could be better than bubble tea in “Tea-Town”? From Boba Mania’s popular Brown Sugar Milk tea to Ichiban’s seasonal Watermelon Boba, there’s a perfect tea for everyone. Here are 4 spots you need to try in Tuscaloosa.

1. Boba Mania

Before stepping inside BobaMania, you can already smell the warm brown sugar used to make the boba. BobaMania was the first standalone boba shop to open in Tuscaloosa and continues to be a popular bubble tea place with exciting new flavors.

This summer, they’re offering original summer drinks like Honeydew, Sangria and Orange Creamcisle. In addition to their seasonal flavors, BobaMania offers classic options like their original Brown Sugar Boba and Taro Milk Tea.

• Location: 1914 University Blvd Suite C, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 | 1800 McFarland Blvd E Suite 434, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
• Hours: Mon-Sat 12-8PM | Sun 12:30-7PM
• Check them out: Instagram | Facebook | Website

2. Fuku Ramen

Classic Milk Bubble Tea and Tonkotsu ramen? Yes, please. (Morgan Byerley/ The Bama Buzz)

Ramen and bubble tea are truly better together. At Fuku Ramen, you can order a variety of bubble teas along with a bowl of ramen. In addition to their Classic Milk Tea, Fuku Ramen offers unique flavors such as Red Bean Milk Tea and Honey Aloe Green Tea.

• Location: 1800 McFarland Blvd E APT 420, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
• Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11AM-3PM, 4:30-9PM | Fri, 11AM-3PM, 4:30- 10PM | Sat 11AM-10PM | Sun 12PM-9PM
• Check them out: Instagram | Facebook

3. Mr.Chen’s

Part grocery store, part Chinese restaurant, Mr.Chen’s is a popular spot for students and locals alike. After perusing the aisles of the grocery store, stop by the restaurant to try authentic Chinese food and bubble tea—in fun flavors like Tapioca Milk Tea and Tapicaoca Cappucino. 

• Location: 514 14th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Hours: Everyday 11AM-8:45PM
• Check them out: Facebook

4. Ichiban

Ichiban offers incredible Japanese food including sushi, bento boxes and poke bowls. (L: Morgan Byerley/ The Bama Buzz, R: Ichiban )

Ideally located downtown, Ichiban is another restaurant that offers great food and bubble tea. In addition to classic flavors, they also offer more adventurous options like Honeydew Milk Tea and a Strawberry Yakult that includes popping boba.

• Location:2128 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Hours: Sun, 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30PM-8:30PM | Tues-Wed, 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30PM-8:30PM | Thurs, 4:30PM-8:00PM | Fri-Sat, 4:30PM-9:00PM
• Check them out: Instagram | Facebook

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