Where’s the home of my favorite drink? In the heart of Plainsboro, at 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Gong Cha is a boba tea store with a staggering variety of boba flavors.

With the endless amount of delicious flavors, you might not know what to order. That’s why I’ve put together a list of the top five best boba picks from Gong Cha that every South student should try.

Original/Black milk tea
If you’re looking for a classic, original boba tea is the way to go. This black tea has a smooth and bold flavor, balanced by its subtle sweetness. As a whole, original milk tea is dependable and comorting, like a good friend. It’s simple but satisfying, making it a reliable classic that’s always a reliable available option.

Matcha milk tea
Not in the mood for original/black milk tea? Well then, matcha is here for you. Matcha is a unique finely ground green tea made from numerous plants. The ground green tea formulates into a rich, earthy flavor with a touch of sweetness and a wonderful creamy texture, almost making you feel like you’re surrounded by a beautiful forest. If you’re looking for something calming, matcha should be in your hand.

Taro milk tea
Taro, a kind of sweet potato with a vibrant purple color, combines with milk and other ingredients to create a nutty vanilla flavor that makes you want to come back for more. It almost feels cozy and dreamy. Kai Kapur (‘28) described the taste as “sweet, calm and happy flavor that feels nostalgic.”

Strawberry milk tea
Nothing can go wrong when drinking strawberry boba tea. It has a sweet and lingering tart fla-
vor that harmonizes perfectly. “It just feels simple and exciting, like a walk on a field at sunset,” said Yunus Raza (‘26). If you’re in the mood for an energizing drink, go for strawberry milk tea.

Mango milk tea

Mango boba tea is a refreshing, tropical treat that’s ideal for anyone adventurous enough to try. The sweet, juicy mango flavor is prominent but there are definitely other noticeable flavors. Vijay Murali (‘28) said that mango boba “is a creamy perfection that meshes perfectly with its mangoflavor.”

Mix that with its sweetness, suddenly you’ve got a greatflavor for a beach vacation feeling. Gong Cha is all about find-ing what you enjoy, whether that means sticking with something
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