TINGTEA 亭子茶 is a bubble tea shop at 1/14 Corinthian Drive, Albany, Auckland, rated 4.2 from 271 Google reviews. Reviewers describe fresh, fruity drinks that are not overly sweet, and mention a kiwifruit tea and a sticky rice smoothie, along with friendly, quick service.
A good bubble tea shop starts with the tea, brewed fresh and balanced rather than buried in sugar, so the first thing to try is a drink you know with the sweetness turned down. Most places let you choose sugar and ice levels, and fruit teas suit people who like something light and tangy, while milk teas are richer and creamier. Toppings such as tapioca pearls should be soft and chewy, and are best drunk soon after they are made, since they firm up as they sit. Queues tend to build after school and in the evening, so a quieter mid-afternoon visit usually means a quicker drink. Ask staff what is popular if the menu is long.
For Albany shoppers and students, it is a handy stop for a refreshing tea or fruit drink.