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| - I've been to this Chatime location multiple times and have no complaint, not even the line-ups and everything! Maybe it's just my timing hehe.
My friends and I were lucky enough to not have to wait on one particular Sunday. But after we got our drinks and sat down at a table, the line started to grow and grow. We stayed there for at least three hours yet the line never slowed down. What a cash cow business! I really wonder how much they make sometimes.. no wonder they keep opening more and more stores!
Before Chatime sparked my bubble tea interest, I've always ended up going to some other place instead. Finally had I have the chance, I ended up getting the plum green tea with aloe vera and rainbow jelly (instead of its signature roasted milk tea). Honestly, it sounded cooler!
I'll admit this drink isn't for everyone. If you don't like the plum taste, please don't get this. I'm not a big plum fan but the drink sounded more wacky on its menu than the typical milk tea. It was not bad to be honest. I just don't think I can constantly drink that flavour without getting sick of it. It has a sweet yet sour taste. The aloe vera and jelly always makes it lighter and more tasteful, neutralizing any extreme flavours.
Eventually I started getting the original roasted milk tea with grass jelly. It's just too addictive and good to give up for another flavour. If you sip carefully, their tea has roast aroma - subtle yet makes everything different.
The environment is quite nice with a wooden theme and spaciousness (at least this location). However, Chatime is still more of an order to-go place than sit down as they always lack seats. Overall, it's great except for the line-up if you're unlucky.
How Chatime works: You pay, place your Vicinity card on the machine, then they make your drink. When its ready, the call your number that's displayed on your receipt for pickup.
Note: a regular-sized milk tea with jelly costs around $6 after tax.
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