I recently visited the new outlet of The Whale Tea at Takashimaya, and it was a fantastic experience! The location is convenient, right by the fountain in the food hall, making it a perfect spot to relax. To celebrate their grand opening, they had a buy 1 get 1 free drink promo, which was a delightful surprise! I tried their signature bubble tea, and it was delicious—rich in flavor and perfectly brewed. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. I can’t wait to go back and try more flavors. Highly recommend for any tea lover or foodie!

We got the Pistachio Jin Guan Yin and Pistachio Oolong. Mixed it really well but generally found the tea underwhelming. I’d expect more pistachio taste but it didn’t quite happen. Some sips had a strong burst of pistachio while most others had the blend tea. Felt weird that it was so uneven. Tea was still okay, but yeah.. underwhelming

The Whales Tea – Takashimaya The Whales Tea isn’t one of the big-name bubble tea chains in Singapore — they have only a few outlets, mostly in less convenient locations, with the Takashimaya basement store being a rare exception. That’s why I decided to give them a try instead of going for my usual Chi Cha San Chen, KOI, or LiHo. We ordered two drinks: Osmanthus Fresh Lemon and Osmanthus Oolong Tea with jelly. I’m usually not a big fan of Oolong tea, but the Osmanthus added a pleasant, light floral aroma that balanced out the tea’s natural earthiness. The Oolong wasn’t overpowering, making it easy to enjoy. It turned out to be a perfectly refreshing choice for a mid-afternoon break.