HeyTea is an esteemed contemporary tea brand that has rapidly gained popularity across China and beyond. Originating in Jiangmen, HEYTEA pioneered the cheese foam trend, a creamy, salty topping that adds complexity to your favourite classic drinks. Being one of the most popular overseas boba chains with over 3,000 stores, it was about time until HEYTEA officially debuted in Canada. With their first Canadian location opening in Burnaby in October 2023, they have achieved a lot of success in a short time.
HEYTEA prides itself on using natural ingredients such as milk, real fruit, tea, and natural cane sugar. Their signature drink line, “Refreshing Real Fruit Teas,” provides a variety of fruit drinks to keep you hydrated. Their most well-known drink, “Very Grape Crystal/Cheese,” is a burst full of flavour that leaves you wanting more. Other drinks, such as their Coconut Mango Fusion or Green Grape Lemon Punch, are unique spins on drinks you may have had.
HEYTEA also has dairy-specific drinks like the classic brown sugar boba, classic milk tea and taro paste-related beverages. If you are looking for something light, they also provide tea-based drinks.
HEYTEA offers a unique variety of toppings that many other boba shops do not provide. More well-known Brown Sugar Boba, Sago, and Taro Paste are classics. Toppings like Highland Barley, Konnyaku bobo pops, original cheese Foam and Grape Pudding are a breath of fresh air.
Pricing + Promotions
HEYTEA drinks have a premium price, although prices can vary depending on the location and the specific drink ordered. Generally, a standard drink costs $7 to $10. However, prices may be higher or lower depending on factors such as the size of the drink, additional toppings or customizations.
HEYTEA periodically offers deals to save more on its drinks. It offers BOGO free or 50% off. These offers help incentivize customers to buy more than one drink while saving a few dollars on another. HEYTEA offers these deals on their more popular or newly released drinks, letting customers have their favourite beverages for a fraction of the cost.
Although HEYTEA’s pricey may cost a leg and an arm, their drinks are no joke; they make some good ass drinks. Being popular internationally, it makes sense people rave over this place. If you can sacrifice an hour’s worth of pay for this drink, you won’t regret it. But be financially smart first, then buy a drink. Or be like me, no money, but I have a good drink in my hand.
Final Ranking: A Tier - Good drinks, but not for the poor (aka me)
