Elite Event... Teapsy’s Bubble Tea Bash

There’s some parking in the back if you can’t find any out front. I’mim super late with this review. but seeings how I arrived at the event as a slightly anxious bubble tea virgin I wanted to make sure I actually reviewed my experience!
We were offered rather large cups of each flavour to try, so we quite quickly realized it would be best to share or we would be too full to try many selections. I sampled a wide variety, some with the traditional tapioca balls which for me was an odd texture to get through in a drink, but the bursting mango balls I loved, less chewy and turned to liquid in your mouth! I’ll be heading back to see if there is yet another combo that might beat my fav’s from the evening.
We also were provided with some amazing appetizers, I wish I had known we were going to be fed as well as bubble-tea’d, as I would of liked to have tried more of their menu items. The egg puffs with the green tea butter were nice and light and the spicy wontons were delish!
As per usual Jennie decked the place out perfectly to go with the theme of the event including bubbles for us to blow around and paper Chinese dragons and of course some Unilocal swag to complete the décor!
The Teapsy staff were prompt in getting out the snacks and drinks and super friendly, if you too are a bubble tea virgin like I was… go here, you’ll be in good hands :)

The casual vibe of this event was perfect to get to know fellow Unilocalers at!
What stood out for me, as far as bubble teas go, was the mango slush with bursting mango bubbles and the green apple & yogurt slush. Their food was extremely good as well with the homemade wonton in spicy garlic sauce being my favourite.
The thing that made this evening extraordinary was something I had never had before. I encourage absolutely anybody to try their sea salt green tea. This may have been the most wonderful beverage I have ever had in my life. Words can simply not describe how fresh and decadent this beverage actually is.
Thanks Jennie for another great Elite event! And Teapsy, I’ll be seeing you soon for another round of sea salt green tea!

Thanks again to Jennie for organizing a fun and intimate Unilocal event! I hadn’t been to Teapsy before but I had it bookmarked, so what an awesome opportunity to check it out! We got to sample a selection of drinks and snacks. I liked the strawberry drink with lychee jelly — it was sweet and refreshing! Seeing all the reviews on the sea salt milk latte makes me wish I had tried it! The takoyaki balls were also great. I’m not normally a fan of takoyaki but these warm little battered balls of squid topped with bonito flakes and japanese mayonnaise were highly addictive. The spicy wonton with chili oil was also good, and spicy indeed! I would definitely come back to Teapsy to try out the rest of their menu and their milk tea.

I hadn’t heard of Teapsy before this event so I was really excited to try it out.
The Teapsy staff had the bubble tea and snacks coming steadily throughout the evening. No sooner was I halfway through one drink, there was another to try! My favourite hands down was the sea salt iced milk latte. Definitely coming back for this one. The balance of sweet and salty with a hint of sour was perfect.
The watermelon juice was sweet and refreshing with what they call «bubble pop», basically smaller versions of sago or pearls that burst with juice in your mouth. Surprising and fun! The avocado smoothie was thick and subtle, good for those who don’t like it too sweet. The coconut milk tea was good but could have been a little thicker.
The takoyaki balls were quite tasty. I think Andrew H. did a solid job describing them so I will just direct you to his review, haha … They let us sample two kinds of takoyaki, one filled with sauce and another that seemed to be stuffed with shrimp. I liked the shrimp one because it was chewy. The egg waffles were delicious as well, always a favourite of mine. You know it’s a good bubble tea place when they have egg waffles! I don’t believe we tried the spicy wonton at our table, but they looked delicious.
Like most bubble tea shops, Teapsy is small and cozy. The benches at some of the tables are actually swing chairs, so they rock — literally. Unlike the grandeur of many other events, this one was simple and relaxed which gave everyone a chance to sip and chat. My husband and I sat with Andrew and his girlfriend Tina, who are a lot of fun. It was nice to just sit back and enjoy great food and company for an evening.
Thank you to Jennie and the folks at Teapsy for making this event happen! We’ll be back with friends for the summer.

Again another fantastic evening with the Unilocal crowd!
Jennie decorated like the pro she is, I couldn’t quit fiddling with the decorations! Plus we got to sit and chat with folks we hadn’t met out at a function before.
It’s so fantastic to get to come out and try new things. The samples they brought us to share were delicious! I have to say, I wouldn’t have ordered half those items on my own. What a relief to have that mystery taken care of for us. And nothing we tried was something we wouldn’t try again!
Some Chinese wine to top off the tasting too!
I’m looking forward to coming back again. Maybe try out some of those board games on the shelf!

Due to a busy schedule we had to arrive late for this event but we are very pleased to have attended! Neither of us had ever tried any bubble tea before so we were pleasantly surprised at how good the ones we sampled were. I’m definitely a fan and they would be so great on a hot summer day!
The food samples we tried as well were also very delicious! We tried some spicy wontons and some waffles. Both were great and I would not hesitate to order again.
At the end they brought out this amazing shaved ice dessert that was very light and refreshing which 4 of us shared.
We took a gander through the menu and everything looked soooo good. I am looking forward to stopping in for lunch some day to try out some of the items!
Thanks to Jennie for organizing another great Unilocal event!

I was quite surprised when we got an invite for an Elite Event at Teapsy.
From what I remember, Teapsy is a great little café at the end of Whyte Avenue. Hosting a hustling bustling Elite event at a smaller venue got me wondering what Jennie will have in store for us.
What I really enjoyed about this event was after the great success of the wildly entertaining and busy April event, this event was like a cool down after party. In Asian culture, after a heavy meal, you often go to the side like a parlor room and discuss everything and anything with your friends and family while enjoying some refreshing tea.
As far as bubble tea goes, I have always enjoyed my bubble tea near dusk with some friends. With smaller tables to sit 4 – 6, we had the pleasure of talking with Lauren and her husband about everything from zombies to travelling.
The food came out quite quickly. We were served copious amounts of takoyaki balls which are wheat flour balls topped with some dry octopus and bonito which is shredded dried fish. Like most Asian cuisines, it does have a pungent charm which stings the nostrils (in a good way) and might take some time to get used to. But if you can get over a little sprinkle of nose flavor, you’ll be quite delighted as your teeth tear down into the soft moist outer shell that is swimming with takoyaki sauce.
An all time favorite, 雞蛋仔 (egg waffles), made an appearance with a green tea dip which was light and crispy, a perfect pair for the avocado bubble tea.
We had a chance to sample some classic bubble tea flavors such as avocado and strawberry milk tea with different types of toppings such as the tried and true tapioca balls and some exotic ones like the gushers-​like flavor pearls.
One drink that was interesting was the sea salt iced milk latté. I have to admit, I was quite blown away by the froth and the balance of sweet and savory. It will take time to get used to the yogurty froth on top but I assure you, Teapsy delivers a mean cup of it and I have to admit, it’s actually better than Gamma’s down the street. No joke, the balance was even and smooth throughout which I could not say the same for Gamma’s.
After about two and a half glasses of bubble tea, the onslaught of late night snacks continued as we were treated with a well known favorite: shaved ice dessert.
I think it’s safe to say, ever since Oops closed down, I believe the new king of bubble tea is Teapsy. I still find Dream Tea too sweet and powdery, Taiwan Bubble Zone too underwhelming and Tea Bar too inconsistent.
A big thank you to Jennie for planning a change up to her extravagant events. It’s impressive to see the diverse types of events she can come up with and how in tuned she is with her fellow Unilocalers. I, for one, really enjoyed a chance to sip and chat over tea.

This was my first Unilocal event and it was amazing!!! Teapsy provide awesome service. I had never tried bubble tea before and I lived it! There were agreat variety of flavors. The food was excellent as well.

Fantastic! I loved the wide variety of bubble teas, and the tasty snacks.

Thanks Jennie and Teapsy for a really chill Sunday night Unilocal event. I had never heard of this place until the event. I’ve been looking for a place that does spicy wontons like our favourite spot in Vancouver and it looks like we have a winner. Definitely be back for those and other snacks on the menu. PS. Jennie is a bad ass and a hero as she pretty much took down the guy who was attempting to steal the Unilocal balloons outside for the helium. Protect your helium!!!

Seriously, how adorable is Teapsy. Had no idea this place even existed, but now that I do I’ll be sure to come back again. I love bubble tea, and if you like bubble tea too then this is the place to go. We got to try several different types of bubble teas (loved the strawberry with lychee jelly) and even a salted green tea (it’s a cold green tea drink with a salted foam on the top — so good). The treats were delicious — the pancake squid balls were delicious, and something I would have never thought to order. Also that shaved ice, yummers, a definite go-​to cool treat in the summer. Pretty low-​key event, but it was nice to enjoy good food and drinks and chat with some fellow Unilocalers. Thanks Jennie and Teapsy for the fantastic event. Already looking forward to the next Elite Event.

Holy Hannah Bubble Tea! Teapsy and Jennie, our fearless leader, went all out from start to finish!
Jennie had Teapsy decked to the nines like it was Chinese New Year! From dragons to marionettes to wands to lucky fish glitter — holy cow! I felt like I was in a San Fran China Town shop! And if you took a trip to the loo, you would find all kinds of Unilocal trinkets and Unilocal balls (get it… Like bubbles at a bubble tea house) in the sink!
Teapsy SPOILED us with beverage after beverage! There were more slushes and teas than I could ever recall. I tried to take pics but there was no way I could keep up. Personal fave was the Salted milk green tea — imagine heaven in a drink! And it came in the coolest disposable cup I have ever seen with a map of Canada on the cup! Yeah, that’s right kids! Get your tea and learn your geography, too! The mango slush was a close second with bursting little balls of mango goodness.
Teapsy brought out a smorg of appies including Takoyaki (pancake squid balls), egg puffs with whipped green tea butter, and spicy wontons!
I wasn’t expecting a dessert to come out at the end but Teapsy topped it off with a traditional shaved ice dessert with four sides: red beans, sago, watermelon, and egg custard. Of course, condensed milk had to be poured on top as if it wasn’t delicious enough already!
If you are a bubble tea virgin, I highly recommend coming out to Teapsy to pop that cherry! Personally, I love sago (traditional bubble tea tapioca balls) but Teapsy had LOADS of other options fr lychee jellies to exploding fruit balls (you may have had them at frozen yogurt places before).
Thank you Teapsy & Jennie for fulfilling my every bubble tea wish!