Oh...this is a tough one because it depends on what KIND of bubble tea I want...and depending on what kind I want, I need to go to different Bubble tea shops.
The Alley: if I want the best Earl grey fresh milk tea or Matcha bubble tea with brown sugar pearls but only when I've got some money left over at the end of the month because they're so expensive there. Worth it, though. Makes me feel special
Happy Lemon: they have the best kumquat lemon tea which is very refreshing on a hot summer day.
Sharetea: Okinawa milk tea (black sugar) when I am feeling like I need a comfort food drink
I find the quality of the tea they brew and if they hand make their tapioca pearls makes a huge difference in flavour.