Chatime is a bubble tea shop at 373 George Street in Central Dunedin, part of the Chatime chain, rated 4.4 from 297 Google reviews. An earlier listing describes freshly brewed teas in a range of flavours with a choice of toppings. Reviewers mention taro milk tea, green tea base, popping pearls, chai and coffee and a cosy atmosphere, and one enjoys a wall with city names. One found the taro milk tea's texture unusual.
A good bubble tea shop brews its tea fresh and lets you set the sweetness and ice. If you are new, try a classic milk tea with pearls, then explore flavours and toppings. Taro drinks are naturally thick and slightly grainy, which some find surprising. Ask about sugar levels, and drink soon, since pearls firm up as they sit. Regulars often return for one favourite order.
For milk tea and toppings in central Dunedin, Chatime on George Street is a handy stop.