I don't understand the hype about this place! After being overtaken by a sudden urge for tea, I ended up standing in the rain for half an hour surrounded by clamouring groups of Asian youths just to satisfy my craving. I ordered a Taro milk tea (my favourite!), and waited anxiously to stab my straw through the top and gulp it down.
What I got was a cup filled with tasteless, powdery liquid. There were actual clumps of powder dispersed throughout the drink, and I only drank most of it from some sick sense of obligation to finish it given the time and effort I had put forth to acquire it. Thinking about it makes me shudder.
Although I will give Chatime a single star for having an extensive menu as well as customization options, I WILL NOT RETURN.