CHICHA San Chen @ Tampines 1 at Tampines 1
Location: Tampines Central 1, B1-32, Singapore 529536
Tampines 1
Premium Taiwanese bubble tea crafted to order at Tampines 1.
Premium Taiwanese bubble tea crafted to order at Tampines 1.
CHICHA San Chen, the Taiwanese bubble tea brand that has earned international acclaim for its commitment to freshly brewed tea, serves from its basement-level unit at Tampines 1. Unlike many competitors that rely on pre-made syrups and powders, CHICHA San Chen brews each cup from loose-leaf tea leaves, allowing the natural character of oolong, jasmine, and black teas to come through in every sip. The brand signature brown sugar pearl milk tea, with its hand-made tapioca pearls and rich brown sugar syrup, has become one of the most photographed drinks in Singapore. The menu also covers fruit teas, yoghurt drinks, and seasonal specials, with customisable sweetness and ice levels so every cup suits individual preferences. The Tampines 1 kiosk at #B1-32 caters to the constant flow of shoppers and commuters passing through the basement food zone. For bubble tea that respects the leaf as much as the pearl, CHICHA San Chen at Tampines 1 is the stand-out choice. It is craft tea, not just another sugar rush.Operating Hours
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Wei Jie
the experience when visiting chi cha tampines 1 is truly amazing as the service is top tier. whenever i come here i feel welcomed and appreciated by the staff and always greets me with their smiles
Valerie
Winson and Mei Yee had very good service and they quickly made the drinks for us too! Would love to come back!
Umar
Great customer service and provided recommendations on popular drinks to go for! Very rich in flavour and definitely will try again!
Tiffany
Recently opened in Tampines 1, Basement. Been waiting to try it and managed to try it before COVID hit. I ordered the fruit tea and it was $5. Quite pricey in my opinion. Serving was quite decent though. Overall good experience 👍🏻👍🏻 …
Suhaimi
10/10 customer service the staff there were extremely friendly and helpful. Just wanted to point out Winson and Janet for the exceptional service and experience.
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CHICHA San Chen @ Tampines 1
Chicha San Chen
A brightly lit shop interior with a counter where staff are preparing drinks. The shop's name,
Chicha San Chen
The exterior of a Chicha San Chen bubble tea shop. The shop has a modern design with white walls and neon signage. The main sign above the counter reads "CHICHA San Chen" in English and Chinese characters. There is also a large graphic of a bubble tea cup on the right side of the facade. Two employees are visible behind the counter preparing drinks. An A-frame sign with the shop's logo and "TAIWAN EST. 1998" is placed in front of the counter.
Chicha San Chen
A brightly lit bubble tea shop with a large digital menu board displaying drink options and prices. The shop's logo, a stylized cup with the name
Chicha San Chen
A brightly lit bubble tea shop with a prominent sign displaying "CHICHA San Chen" in English and Chinese characters. The shop's interior is visible, with staff serving customers at a counter. A large graphic of a bubble tea cup is displayed on the wall. A hiring sign is placed outside the shop.
Chicha San Chen
The exterior of a Chicha San Chen bubble tea shop. The shop has a modern design with bright lighting. The name "CHICHA San Chen" is displayed prominently in large, illuminated letters above the counter. Below this, in Chinese characters, is "吃茶三千" (Chi Cha San Qian) and "TAIWAN 1998". A staff member is visible behind the counter preparing drinks, and customers are ordering at the counter.
Chicha San Chen
The exterior of a Chicha San Chen bubble tea shop. The shop has a modern white facade with a prominent sign displaying "CHICHA San Chen" in English and Chinese characters. A large illuminated outline of a bubble tea cup is visible on the right side of the storefront. In front of the shop, a sign reads "WE ARE HIRING".
Beverage Carrier
A person wearing an apron holds a carrier with two drinks. The top drink is a creamy beverage in a clear cup with a clear lid, wrapped in a brown paper sleeve. The sleeve has Chinese characters and "TAIWAN EST. 1998" printed on it. A green sticker with vertical text is on the cup. The bottom drink is pink and appears to have fruit pieces, also in a clear cup. The carrier is made of brown paper and suspended by twine. A brown paper wrapper with Chinese characters and "TAIWAN 1998" is held horizontally above the drinks. A circular icon with "C" and "8% sugar" is visible on the right side.
Bubble Tea with Tapioca Pearls
A close-up shot of a bubble tea with tapioca pearls. The drink is in a clear plastic cup with a clear lid, and a green label with Chinese text. The cup is placed on a wooden tray with a checkered cloth and a spoon full of tapioca pearls. A straw in its wrapper is also visible on the tray. A small circular graphic indicates "6% sugar".
Lemonade Drink with Limes
A clear plastic cup filled with a yellow beverage, likely lemonade, sits on a white coaster. The cup has a label with Chinese characters and an illustration of lemons. A halved lime and a whole lime are placed on a white surface behind the cup. A golden spoon with tea leaves is to the right of the cup. A small circular icon indicates "C" and "6% sugar".
Layered Drink with Branding
A clear plastic cup filled with a layered beverage, likely coffee or tea with milk, sits on a stone. The cup has a clear plastic lid and a green and white label with Chinese characters and a circular logo featuring two cups. The background is a blurred green field with a cow in the distance.
Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea
A close-up shot of a brown sugar boba milk tea in a clear plastic cup. The drink has layers of brown sugar syrup swirled into the milk tea, with tapioca pearls at the bottom. A green label with Chinese text and a stylized map of Taiwan is affixed to the cup. A small bowl of boba pearls is visible to the left. A circular icon indicating "7% sugar" is in the lower right corner.
Two drinks on a wooden tray
Two clear plastic cups filled with a dark beverage and topped with a white foam layer are placed on a round wooden tray. Each cup has a label with Asian characters and a circular graphic. A green sticker with text is wrapped around the top of each cup. The background is a plain, light brown surface. In the bottom right corner, there is a circular icon with the letter 'C' and '6% SUGAR' text.
Osmantus Oolong Tea
A clear plastic cup filled with a golden-orange beverage, likely tea, is displayed on a light gray circular stand. The cup has condensation on its exterior and is topped with a clear plastic lid. A green paper band wraps around the upper portion of the cup, and a white label with green accents is affixed to the front. The label features illustrations of lemons and Chinese characters. Text above the cup reads "Osmantus Oolong Tea" and "水仙桂花". In the lower right corner, a circular icon with the letter "B" and "4% sugar" is visible. The background is a gradient of yellow to dark yellow, with two cylindrical beige objects placed behind the cup.
Tea in a cup held by a hand
A clear plastic cup filled with amber-colored tea is held in an open palm. The cup has a white label with Chinese characters and a green band around the lid. The background shows a lush green landscape with rolling hills and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Beverage Cup
A close-up shot of a disposable beverage cup with a white lid. The cup is decorated with colorful illustrations of animals and plants. A label on the cup features Chinese text and a small circular graphic of two tea cups. Below this, the text "TAIWAN 1998" is visible. In the bottom right corner, a circular icon with the letter "C" and the text "8% sugar" is present. The cup sits on a yellow surface against a light beige background.
Peach Tea Drink with Nutri-Grade Label
A clear plastic cup filled with a peach-colored beverage, possibly peach tea, is displayed prominently. The cup has a label with Chinese characters and an illustration of a hand pouring liquid into a glass. A green band with text is wrapped around the top of the cup. Surrounding the drink are several fresh peaches, a slice of peach, and a decorative white mesh fabric with a yellow cord. A "NUTRI-GRADE" label with ratings A, B, C, and D is visible, indicating a "C" grade and 9% sugar content. Another smaller label also shows a "C" grade and 9% sugar. The background is a soft pink.
Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea
A close-up of a cup of brown sugar boba milk tea with a clear lid, placed on a white pedestal. The cup has a label with Chinese characters and a graphic of Taiwan. A green band with Chinese text wraps around the lid. A small circular icon indicates "C 7% sugar". The background is split between blue and pink.
Peach Tea Drink
A clear plastic cup filled with peach-colored tea, ice, and peach pieces. The cup has a label with Chinese characters and a graphic of someone preparing tea. A "Nutri-Grade" label shows a 'C' rating and "9% sugar". Whole and sliced peaches are arranged around the cup on white pedestals. A sprig of greenery is in the background.
Beverage cup with branding
A disposable beverage cup with a white lid sits on a rock. The cup is decorated with a colorful pattern featuring cartoon-like figures and foliage. A label on the cup has Chinese characters and the words "TAIWAN JUICE". A small circular logo with two bowls is also visible. A green sticker with text is attached to the lid. The background is a blurred image of a grassy field with some flowers.
Tea Packaging
A close-up shot of tea packaging and tea bags. A white box with yellow accents has the text "Home is where the Tea is" and "Simple, but not easy." A pyramid tea bag is shown with a small tag. Two other tea packets, one green and one brown, are partially visible.
Milk tea in a plastic cup
A plastic cup filled with milk tea sits on a wooden coaster. The cup has a label with a map of Taiwan and lemons, and text in Chinese. A small pitcher of milk is in the background. There is also a tea strainer and a small orange bowl. A sticker on the cup indicates "C 4% sugar".
Two cups of iced tea on a wooden tray
Two clear plastic cups filled with iced tea sit on a round wooden tray. Each cup has a clear plastic lid and a label with green text and an illustration of three trees. A small green sticker with text is attached to the front of each cup. The background is a light-colored textured wall. In the bottom right corner, there are icons indicating "C" and "4% sugar."
Interior of a beverage shop
The interior of a modern beverage shop with a counter, kitchen area, and staff preparing drinks. There are decorative elements on the wall, including a map of Taiwan and Chinese text. Pink shopping bags and packaged goods are visible on the counter.
Bubble Tea Shop Interior
The interior of a bubble tea shop with a counter where staff are preparing drinks. There is a large sign on the wall that says "INTERNATIONAL DRINKS, FROM TAIWAN, TAIWAN EST 1998". Decorative plants hang from the ceiling, and there are several large light fixtures. A television screen on the left wall displays a video.
Assorted Beverages
A selection of beverages from different brands, including Starbucks, Koi Thé, and Mr. Coconut, are displayed on a counter. In the background, a job advertisement for a Senior Tea Barista and Full Time Tea Barista is visible.
Christmas-themed drinks
Five small bottles of amber liquid are decorated to look like snowmen. Each bottle has a red knitted hat with a white pom-pom, a drawn-on face, and a scarf. Some have white pom-pom "arms." A cup with a straw and whipped topping is in the foreground.
Bubble Tea Shop Interior
A neon outline of a bubble tea cup is displayed on a window, with the shop's logo visible. The interior of the shop is visible through the window, showing a counter and seating area.
Drink and Keychain
A close-up of a yellow beverage in a clear plastic cup with a white lid. A brown paper band with Chinese text and a sticker shaped like Taiwan with a lemon slice is wrapped around the cup. Next to the cup is a packaged keychain with a dark blue background and gold accents, featuring cartoon characters. In the background, a person in an apron is partially visible, with other drinks on the counter.
Bubble Tea Shop Interior
A busy bubble tea shop with customers queuing. The shop features a modern counter with staff preparing drinks. Decorative elements include hanging plants, lightbulb-shaped lamps, and a map of Taiwan on the wall. Neon signs and a digital clock are also visible.
Christmas Themed Drinks
Two snowman-shaped bottles filled with a light brown liquid, each wearing a red knitted hat with a white pom-pom and a red and green striped scarf. A small white label with green text and the word "TAIWAN" is attached to the hat of the bottle in the foreground.
Two employees in a shop
Two young men wearing masks and striped shirts with aprons stand behind a counter in what appears to be a food or drink establishment. They are pointing towards a sign on the wall that reads "國際飲品 源自台灣 TAIWAN EST 1998". The counter area has sinks, dispensers, and various containers.
Branded Shopping Bag
A light-colored reusable shopping bag with handles. The bag features a design with Chinese characters, the text "TAIWAN.1998" and "SINGAPORE", and a silhouette of the Singapore skyline including the Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore Flyer.
Taiwanese Drink Shop Interior
An interior view of a Taiwanese drink shop with staff preparing orders behind the counter. The shop features a large wall graphic of Taiwan with text that reads "國際飲品 源自台灣 TAIWAN EST 1998". There are several employees visible, along with drink-making equipment, paper bags, and stacks of cup holders.
Drink with Taiwan Map Label
A close-up shot of a takeaway drink in a clear plastic cup. The drink appears to be a layered beverage, possibly coffee or tea with milk. A label is wrapped around the cup, featuring a green band with Chinese text, a stylized map of Taiwan filled with lemons, and more Chinese text. The background is a pink, stepped platform against a blue circular backdrop.
San Chen Tea Shop Counter
A view of the counter area inside a San Chen tea shop. Two large digital screens display menu items and promotions. The wall features a large outline of Taiwan with the text "INTERNATIONAL DRINKS TAIWAN EST 1998" and decorative branches. A staff member is visible behind the counter, preparing drinks. The counter itself has a POS system, various containers, and a menu stand. Large illuminated signs shaped like bubble tea cups are mounted on the wall.
Barista preparing drinks
A view of a cafe interior with two baristas behind a counter. The wall behind them features a map of Taiwan and the text "國際飲品 源自台灣 TAIWAN EST 1998". One barista is wearing a mask and preparing a drink with a machine, while the other is also behind the counter.
Bubble Tea Drinks
Two plastic cups filled with bubble tea, with tapioca pearls at the bottom, are placed on a brown mat. In the background, there are other cups, a dispenser, and kitchen equipment. A warning sign with Chinese characters is visible on the dispenser.
Fantasy Series Promotion
A promotional flyer and sticker sheets for the "Fantasy Series" from a beverage shop. The flyer advertises a "Double the Fantasy, One Price!" deal, offering any two drinks from the Lemon Grapefruit Cloud and Lemon Orange Cloud flavors for $6.80. It also outlines three steps to get a fantasy merch set, involving purchasing drinks, following on social media, and commenting on a post. Sticker sheets with fantasy-themed characters are also shown.
Pink Gift Bag with Tropical Design
A pink gift bag with a tropical design featuring large green leaves and clouds. The bag has beige handles and a logo with Chinese characters and "TAIWAN.1998" printed on it. The bag is placed on a speckled countertop. In the background, a kitchen or service area is visible with stainless steel equipment and a blue trash can.
Illuminated Signage
A close-up of illuminated signage on a textured wall. The signage features large, stylized Chinese characters in black with a white glow. Below the characters, the text "TAIWAN EST. 1998" is displayed in black lettering on a clear rectangular plaque. A small red square stamp with Chinese characters is visible to the right of the main signage. Decorative dark leaves are placed on the wall above and to the left of the sign.
Chicha Feedback Sign
A sign with a QR code and text in Chinese and English asking customers for feedback on their "CHICHA time". Below the sign are three decks of cards with colorful snake and plant designs.
Baristas preparing drinks
Two baristas are working behind a counter in a brightly lit establishment. The barista on the left is operating a coffee machine, while the barista on the right is cleaning a cup. Several drinks and paper bags are visible on the counter.
Two bubble tea drinks
Two large bubble tea drinks are sealed in plastic bags. The cups have a green and white label with Chinese characters and a circular logo depicting a hand holding a tea cup. The drinks appear to be a light yellow color with some dark tapioca pearls at the bottom. A yellow straw is visible on the right side of the image.
Bubble Tea Shop Counter
A view of a bubble tea shop counter with two employees behind it. A customer stands to the left, looking at a promotional poster for the
Bubble Tea Shop Interior
The interior of a bubble tea shop with staff preparing drinks. The walls are decorated with a map of Taiwan and Chinese characters. There are various machines and equipment visible, as well as promotional materials for a "Fresh Taro Series."
Bubble Tea Shop
A busy bubble tea shop with customers queuing. The shop has a modern design with neon signs and hanging plants. Staff members are serving customers behind the counter.
Two drinks with lids
Two drinks are on a speckled counter. The drink in the foreground is in a white paper cup with a white lid and a small orange sticker. The drink in the background is in a clear plastic cup with a clear plastic lid and contains tapioca pearls. A brown string is visible in the background.
Green Lemon Series Menu
A-frame sign advertising the "Green Lemon Series" with images of three drinks. The sign features Chinese text and English descriptions of the drinks.
Fantasy Series Merchandise
A hand holds two packaged items from the "Fantasy Series" collection. The item on the left is a sheet of stickers featuring various cute animal illustrations, including a dog wearing a pumpkin hat and a cat in a witch hat. The item on the right is a keychain with a clear dome containing small animal figures. Behind these items is a dark blue display board with a "Fantasy Series" title and celestial graphics.
Bubble Tea Shop Counter
A view of the counter at a bubble tea shop. The shop has a modern design with hanging plants and decorative lighting. Staff members are visible behind the counter preparing drinks. A customer is standing at the counter. There are digital screens displaying menu information and a neon sign that says "San Chen".
Snowman-shaped drink bottle
A hand holds a snowman-shaped drink bottle with a red knitted hat and a green and red striped scarf. The bottle contains an orange liquid. A label on the hat reads "TAIWAN EST.1990" and has Chinese characters. In the blurred background, there is a circular sign with white lettering.
Promotional Display with Poker Cards
A promotional display featuring a deck of playing cards and two small boxes, possibly for tea or snacks. The display includes text about exclusive poker cards and a promotion to receive a deck with a drink purchase. The brand name "吃茶三千 TAIWAN.1998" is visible. In the background, there are white paper bags and a person in a uniform.
Bubble Tea Shop Interior
A person wearing a mask and apron stands behind a counter in a bubble tea shop, giving a thumbs up. The shop has a modern interior with white textured walls, decorative elements like a map of Taiwan and butterflies, and bright lighting. There are various machines and supplies on the counter, as well as branded bags and boxes. A menu featuring "Imperial Taro" is visible in the foreground.
Beverage Drinks
Several plastic cups filled with various beverages, including milk tea with tapioca pearls, are arranged on a brown cloth. One cup has a label with Chinese characters and a cartoon image. In the background, a person is holding a brown paper bag, and a counter with kitchen equipment is visible.
Bubble Tea Drinks
Three plastic cups of bubble tea are on a table. The cup in the foreground has a green label with Chinese text and an illustration of tea being poured. The other two cups are out of focus.
Pink Shopping Bag with Tropical Leaf Design
A close-up of a pink reusable shopping bag with a gradient from pink to blue at the bottom. The bag features a design of tropical leaves and clouds. The brand name "吃茶三千" and "TAIWAN 1998" are visible on the bag. The bag has beige handles. In the background, a person wearing a mask is visible, and stacks of brown paper cups are on the right.
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