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| - New concept bubble tea shop where you perform your own alchemy by choosing which flavours and toppings to mix together with. It's a pretty neat idea but in reality (as a first time visitor) it was quite a confusing experience.
Overall store design was simple and uniform. A few long tables on one side for seating and the line-up lab on the other. I would say the seating was a bit weird - unless you don't mind sharing a table with another group, each table was larger than usual bubble tea places.
When I first entered the shop and lined up for their bubble tea, there were instructional signage and "tips" on the wall. However, those tips were confusing if you don't know the process or how the lab flows. Thankfully, the staff there acting as the scientist were there to teach. The staff asked us if we are first timers and if we are, they guided us on our choices eg. Milk base or non-milk base, fruity or not, and then gradually there is a mini cabinet where you can choose the toppings.
Cute thing is that during the line-up, it reminded me of back when I was still in school getting lunch using a cafeteria tray. And lastly, you get to pick the type of tea going with all the flavours.
I enjoyed the experience but personally, it was about the gimmick than the actual bubble tea. Relative to other places, I found their drinks more expensive. I also always stick to either less sugar or no sugar, but at Labothery you are not able to adjust the sugar levels.
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