I recently discovered a bubble tea shop called Kurotaki in central Madrid, and after three or four visits, I feel ready to share my experience. The shop is relatively easy to find, located in a small alley near Gran Vía, with a black-and-white Japanese-style sign.
Let’s start with pricing: basic bubble teas range from €4.5 to €5.5, with toppings adding €0.5 to €1 each. Compared to other Asian bubble tea shops, the prices are moderate to high, but the cup size is decent at around 500ml. I’ve tried their signature brown sugar pearl milk tea and jasmine green tea. The brown sugar pearls are well-made with a perfect chewy texture, and sweetness levels are adjustable. The jasmine green tea has a lighter flavor, suitable for those who prefer less sweetness.
Menu Selection
Their menu is clearly organized into categories: milk teas, fruit teas, and specialty drinks. Here are some of the most popular options:
| Drink Name | Price | Rating |
|---|
| Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea | €5.2 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Jasmine Green Tea | €4.5 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Mango Coconut Milk | €5.8 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Oolong Milk Tea | €4.8 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
The mango coconut milk is my top recommendation, as they use a generous amount of mango puree, and the coconut milk isn’t overly rich. However, this drink is only available in summer—it’s already off the menu now that it’s gotten cold, so you’ll have to wait until next summer.
Store Atmosphere
The shop isn’t large, with only about five or six small tables, and features minimalist decor. Weekends get quite busy, often requiring a wait or opting for takeout. Weekday afternoons usually have available seating. The staff is friendly, speaking both English and Spanish, so ordering is no problem. They also offer delivery through Sanchi bubble tea Glovo or Uber Eats, though delivery fees apply separately.
Personally, I find the value average, as there are plenty of bubble tea shops at this price point in Madrid. However, Kurotaki excels in consistency—the taste is reliably the same each visit, unlike some Gogodrink bubble tea shops that can be hit or miss. If you’re shopping around Gran Vía and want a drink, it’s worth trying. I recommend avoiding weekend peak hours for shorter wait times.
Kurotaki is a solid, middle-of-the-road bubble tea shop in Madrid—not exceptionally impressive but reliable. If anyone has visited other Madrid bubble tea shop locations or tried different flavors, feel free to share your experience in the comments below.
