The newest location in The Alley family recently opened its doors at Warden/Steeles. My friends who practically have a bubble tea IV drip in them at all times told me about a grand opening special (the first 100 guests get a free large drink).
I had heard good things about this place but my expectations were blown out of the water. I have since been twice in one week and am hooked! The bubble tea is phenomenal. I recommend the Royal no. 9 milk tea with tapioca at 50% sugar. Its sweetness is honey-like and you can taste a hint of blueberry (I'm told you etiher love it or hate it).
The owners were all present for the opening and I had a lengthy chat about their Taiwanese origins and their key differentiators from other bubble tea shops (read: a hipster-feel with stunning, carefully-curated wooden furniture and high quality ingredients, namely they separate their tea from the milk until they make your drink which helps preserve the tea flavour). They are total tea connoisseurs and I'm excited to try their other flavours.
I have yet to find out what the difference in taste is between fresh milk vs. regular milk...if you know please let me know!