Singapore’s Trending Bubble Tea And Dessert Spots Right Now

Singapore now has more than 500 bubble tea shops across the island, according to a 2026 industry guide by Klikit. Molly Tea, a viral Chinese bubble tea brand, opened its second Singapore outlet in Raffles Place by June 2026 after first launching at Orchard Central. Mr. Sun Tea, a Taiwanese chain known for XL boba, opened at *SCAPE. At the budget end, Bubble Bliss offers drinks from as low as $2.40 with free toppings.

This guide covers what is genuinely new and worth queuing for right now, rather than the same long-running chains everyone already knows.

What’s The Newest Bubble Tea Brand Worth Trying In Singapore?

Molly Tea is the name generating the most recent buzz. The viral Chinese bubble tea brand first launched in Singapore at Orchard Central before expanding to a second outlet in Raffles Place by June 2026, according to Eatbook’s coverage of new openings. Its rapid expansion within a single year suggests the brand has found real demand beyond initial novelty.

Mr. Sun Tea, a Taiwanese chain, has taken a different angle by opening at *SCAPE with XL boba and beer tea on its menu, giving it a genuine point of difference from the standard milk tea and fruit tea formats most chains offer.

Is There A Budget-Friendly Option Among All The Viral Names?

Bubble Bliss stands out specifically for value, with drinks starting from just $2.40 and free toppings included, according to Eatbook’s coverage of budget bubble tea options. This sits well below the typical $5 to $7 range that specialty and viral chains charge for a single cup.

Here is a quick comparison of what is currently trending.

LiHO, one of Singapore’s more established homegrown chains, has kept its own relevance alive through frequent themed collaborations, including a Winnie the Pooh-themed drinks series launched on 1 May 2026 alongside exclusive merchandise, showing that even long-running local brands are competing on novelty rather than resting on their existing customer base.

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Is It Worth Chasing Every New Bubble Tea Opening?

Here is the honest answer. With over 500 bubble tea shops already operating across the island, a new opening does not automatically mean better quality, and much of the initial queue at a freshly opened outlet reflects curiosity rather than confirmed taste. Waiting a few weeks after an opening, once the initial rush settles, often means a shorter wait and a kitchen that has had time to refine its drinks.

One limitation worth naming plainly. Viral bubble tea trends move quickly, and a brand generating buzz this month may see interest fade within a year as the next new opening takes its place. If a specific brand matters to your visit, checking that it is still operating before making a special trip is worth the extra minute.

For more of Singapore Trending dessert and drink trends as they emerge, browse our Food section for ongoing coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Molly Tea available islandwide, or only at specific outlets? As of its most recent expansion, Molly Tea operates from two confirmed Singapore locations, Orchard Central and Raffles Place, so checking current outlet listings before a specific trip is worth doing given how quickly new bubble tea brands can expand or consolidate.

What makes Mr. Sun Tea’s boba different from standard bubble tea? Mr. Sun Tea specifically offers XL boba, a larger pearl format than the standard size most chains use, alongside a beer tea option that blends tea with a beer-inspired flavour profile, giving it a distinct menu compared to typical Taiwanese bubble tea chains.

Is Bubble Bliss’s $2.40 pricing a permanent rate or a promotion? Pricing at budget bubble tea chains can shift, so treating $2.40 as an entry-level reference point rather than a guaranteed permanent price is the safer approach, particularly if visiting some time after this guide was written.

Do most bubble tea shops in Singapore offer sugar level and topping customisation? Yes, this remains a standard feature across the vast majority of Singapore’s bubble tea shops, from established chains to newer viral brands, letting customers adjust sweetness and choose from a range of toppings such as pearls, jelly or pudding.

How often do bubble tea brands run limited-edition or themed collaborations? Fairly often, particularly among established chains such as LiHO, which have used seasonal and licensed character collaborations, such as a Winnie the Pooh series, to maintain customer interest against a constant stream of new entrants to the market.

Are there halal-certified bubble tea options in Singapore? Yes. Several major chains, including some outlets of LiHO and other established brands, hold halal certification, so checking a specific outlet’s certification status is worth doing if this matters to your order, since certification can vary between outlets of the same chain.

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