The global boba wave has reached Israel. What started as a niche import has become a genuine scene — Taiwanese chains with international pedigree have opened branches, a Chinese-style tea shop operates near the beach in Tel Aviv, and a local chain has built a national footprint. Whether you’re an expat missing your regular order or a first-timer curious what the fuss is about, the options are better than you might expect.
Israelis have coined their own term for it: באבל טי (babel ti) — a transliteration that’s become standard across menus and delivery apps.
Taiwanese Chains#
Jungle Tea#
The most established bubble tea brand in Israel. Jungle Tea is a Taiwanese-origin chain with two branches — one in central Tel Aviv, one in Kiryat Ono — and a menu built around classic milk teas, fruit teas, and seasonal specials. The tapioca pearls are cooked in-house and the customisation options (sugar level, ice level, topping combinations) follow the full Taiwanese format.
The Tel Aviv branch on Ibn Gabirol is the busier of the two and is available on Wolt for delivery across central Tel Aviv.
Tel Aviv branch 📍 Ibn Gabirol 24, Tel Aviv | jungle-tea.com | 077-610-6250
Kiryat Ono branch 📍 Naomi Shemer 5, Kiryat Ono | 03-622-1900
The Alley TLV#
The Alley is a Taiwanese bubble tea chain known for its handcrafted preparation and artistic presentation — think layered drinks built to order, not poured from a tap. The Israeli branch is located inside TLV Mall on HaHashmonaim and carries the brand’s signature Brown Sugar Deerioca series alongside seasonal limited editions.
If you know The Alley from Singapore, Hong Kong, or other Asian cities, the TLV outpost holds up.
📍 HaHashmonaim 96, TLV Mall, Tel Aviv | the-alley.shopper.shop
Chinese-Style Tea#
Tea Wei#
A small, independent Chinese bubble tea shop near Bugrashov Beach in Tel Aviv. The vibe is no-frills: a concise menu of classic milk teas and fruit teas, prepared to order, at prices that undercut the chains. Popular with the Chinese expat community in the area and increasingly with the wider neighbourhood.
No website or delivery — walk-in only.
📍 Near Bugrashov Beach, Tel Aviv
Local Chain#
Tea Bar Israel#
Tea Bar is a locally-grown chain with branches across the country, including a Modi’in location in Azrieli Mall. The menu goes beyond straightforward boba: cold tea drinks with tapioca pearls, popping fruit balls, cream foam, and jelly — the full modern bubble tea toolkit. A reliable option when you’re not near one of the Taiwanese imports.
teabar.co.il | Available on Wolt
For Matcha Lovers#
Mix&Matcha#
Not classic boba — but if your bubble tea habit is really a matcha habit, Mix&Matcha deserves its own mention. This Israeli brand sources ceremonial-grade matcha directly from Kagoshima, Japan, and opened their flagship “House of Mix” bar on Nachalat Binyamin in April 2026. The drinks lean toward matcha lattes, matcha smoothies, and matcha-based dessert drinks rather than tapioca pearls.
Vegan options available. Open Thursday–Friday.
📍 Nachalat Binyamin 5, Tel Aviv | mix-n-matcha.com | @mix.and.matcha | 053-931-6613
First-Timer Tips#
What to order: Start with a classic milk tea — brown sugar milk tea with pearls is the consensus entry point. If you want something lighter, a fruit tea (passion fruit, lychee, peach) with no milk is a good alternative.
Customisation: Most shops let you choose sugar level (0–100%) and ice level (no ice / less / regular / more). For a first visit, 50% sugar and regular ice is a safe middle ground. You can always go sweeter next time.
Toppings: Tapioca pearls (boba) are the default, but look for grass jelly, pudding, aloe vera, or popping fruit balls as alternatives. The Alley’s signature Deerioca (soft, milky tapioca) is worth trying if you usually find regular pearls too chewy.
Ordering on Wolt: Jungle Tea TLV is the most reliably available for delivery. Tea Bar branches also appear on Wolt depending on your location.
Full Directory#
Our Asian businesses directory lists all bubble tea shops and tea bars in Israel. For Japanese restaurants and other Asian dining, see the full guide.
