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| - Happy Chinese New Year everyone! It's time for tea at The Alley in Commerce Gate Plaza, Richmond Hill! The Alley is proof that not all bubble teas are created equal. While I waited patiently in line, I perused their menu and all the different drink variations available. I ordered their signature drink "Deerioca Matcha" and "Deerioca Fever" (hold the Bambi please ). The combination of cold fresh milk, mixed with quality tea, and warm tapioca syrup will leave you smiling after each sip. Their tapioca is made from scratch and is slow cooked in brown sugar for two hours creating a sweet tapioca syrup that is incorporated in each drink (it's optional but I highly recommend it). What I liked most is that each ingredient is carefully weighed to ensure consistency in quality. You also have the option of customizing your drink with less, more, or regular sugar, and the same option applies for the ice. The drinks are shaken - not stirred, and the ice is always strained so that your drink doesn't get watered down unlike other tea shops. The server was knowledgeable, friendly, and took the time to explain the different teas to me. The next time you have a bubble tea craving, I definitely recommend stopping by The Alley for a true drink experience. Luckily for us, there are now multiple locations across the GTA to get your bubble tea fix on!
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