How to Order Bubble Tea in Chinese
Learn Mandarin phrases for bubble tea, sweetness, ice level, and toppings.
Useful phrases
我要一杯奶茶。
Wǒ yào yì bēi nǎichá.
I want a milk tea.
三分糖。
Sān fēn táng.
Thirty percent sugar.
加珍珠。
Jiā zhēnzhū.
Add pearls.
How to use this pattern
Bubble tea orders are clearest in this order: drink, sweetness, ice, toppings.
Practice routine
Practice “三分糖, 五分糖, 少冰, 去冰” by swapping one option at a time.
Common mistake
In bubble tea, “珍珠” means pearls or boba, not jewelry.
FAQ
What is the difference between “去冰” and “少冰”?
“去冰” means no ice. “少冰” means less ice.
What does “三分糖” mean?
It usually means 30% sweetness, though shops may vary.
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