Discount T Kaiti is a bubble tea shop at 500 Wainui Road, Inner Kaiti, Gisborne, in the Kaiti Hub Mall, rated 5.0 from 5 Google reviews. One reviewer phoned shortly before closing, and staff waited for them so their usual order was ready on arrival.
A bubble tea shop is judged on the tea itself, on how consistent the sweetness and ice are, and on how quickly orders are made at busy times. Many shops take phone orders, which saves time at the counter, so ask whether yours can be ready when you arrive. Tapioca pearls are best eaten soon after they are cooked, so a short wait for a fresh batch is often worth it. Regulars usually order the same drink each time, which helps staff get it exactly right.
For a quick bubble tea near Kaiti Hub Mall in Gisborne, Discount T is worth a stop.