My Order:
- Brown Sugar Deerioca Fresh Milk
The Alley doesn’t allow any customization for this drink, but it looks like they just pour fresh milk over brown sugar pearls.
I wasn’t planning on drinking a second boba today, but I can’t complain. My wife’s friend suggested either bubble tea or ice cream. Bubble tea won, but ice cream was a strong second.
It was 6pm by time we went to The Alley, so I opted for an un-caffeinated beverage. The only options available are the yogurt drinks and their Deerioca series.
I could feel the warmth of the pearls through the bottom of the cup. I first took a sip from the bottom without mixing and I could really taste the intensity of the brown sugar flavor. The pearls tasted fresh- only the outermost layer was soft and the insides were nice and chewy. Reminds me of the brown sugar pearls from Whale Tea or Xin Fu Tang. I really have to go to Tiger Sugar and try the original at some point.
My friend mentioned that The Alley was popularized by some K-drama right before the first store opened in Singapore. Smart business decision!
I stirred the drink a bit to spread out the brown sugar flavor. In my opinion, the creamy milk really pairs well with the brown sugar taste. You really have to like milk to enjoy this drink. The richness and fattiness of the milk combined with the sweetness of the brown sugar reminds me of eating a creme brulee or a cheesecake or some other rich custardy fatty dessert. Pearls provided a nice texture contrast. So good!
This drink is quite sugary, so it probably will set you back 300-400 calories. Maybe have it after exercise and it’ll feel justified. I like that the drink packs a big punch despite only have two components.
Score
- Topping: 8.5
- Drink: 8
- Tea flavor: N/A
- Tea strength: N/A
- Creaminess: 8
- Creativity: 1.5
Boba Powa: 8.2