A Bubble Tea Kit or a Case of Cans: Which Makes the Better Christmas Present?
Ning MaA bubble tea kit is the present for someone who'd enjoy making something; a case of cans is the present for someone who'd rather just drink it. Cans work out cheaper per drink, at £2.50 each in a 12-can case, while a kit drink costs about £3.37 to £3.50. Both keep for 24 months from production, so either can be bought now and wrapped whenever you like.
Still torn? Here they are side by side.
Kit or cans at a glance
Prices as on our shop on 29 October 2026.
| Home kit | Case of cans | |
|---|---|---|
| What's in it | Sachets of syrup or tea powder, boba sachets, paper straws, instructions | Ready-made 330ml bubble teas with popping boba and a straw on each can |
| Drinks | 4 | 12, or 4 in the mixed bundle |
| Price | £13.49 to £13.99 | £30.00 for 12, £11.20 for 4 |
| Per drink | £3.37 to £3.50 | £2.50 in a case, £2.80 in the bundle |
| What they add | 300ml water or milk, and ice | Nothing: chill and shake |
| Keeps | 24 months from production | 24 months from production |
| Best for | A fun activity, sharing, families | Grab-and-go, teenagers, busy people |
The case for a kit
A kit is a present and an activity in one box. Opening it on Christmas afternoon turns into a little bubble tea bar on the kitchen table: pour, stir, pop in the boba, add ice, sip. Each kit makes two flavours, so there's something to swap and compare.
- The Fruit Tea Kit needs only water, so it's ready the moment it's unwrapped.
- The Milk Tea Kit brings chewy tapioca pearls and classic and brown sugar milk teas.
- The Matcha Tea Kit makes two creamy matcha drinks and two strawberry and mango fruit teas.
The case for cans
Cans are pure carefree joy. There's nothing to make: chill one, shake it gently, and drink through the straw that comes attached. Twelve cans last a fortnight of treats, which makes a case a generous present for anyone who already loves bubble tea.
The Peach & Mango 12-pack and Passionfruit & Strawberry 12-pack are £30 each. For a smaller present, the mixed 4-can bundle is £11.20, two of each flavour.
How they keep until Christmas
Both keep for 24 months from production. The cans sit happily at room temperature until they're chilled. In a kit, every sachet is sealed and sized for one drink, so the drinks not made on Christmas Day keep for later. How long does bubble tea keep? has the storage line from every pack.
Who each one suits
- For a family: a kit, so everyone gets a turn making one.
- For a teenager or student: cans, for drinking on the go.
- For someone who's dairy-free: the Fruit Tea Kit or the cans, which need no milk.
- For the matcha fan: the Matcha Tea Kit.
- For the person who has everything: both. A kit plus the 4-can bundle is £24.69 to £25.19, and both versions clear our £20 free delivery line.
For more ideas by person and budget, see our bubble tea Christmas gifts guide.
Questions people ask
Which is cheaper per drink, a kit or cans?
Cans, at £2.50 a drink in a 12-can case. A kit drink costs about £3.37 to £3.50.
Do bubble tea kits need any equipment?
No. You need a glass, 300ml of water or milk, and ice. Nothing is boiled or cooked.
Do the cans need to be kept in the fridge?
No. Keep them at room temperature and chill them before drinking.
Can I send a kit straight to someone as a present?
Yes, just enter their address at checkout. Delivery is free on orders of £20 or more.
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