A new bubble tea café has been opened by the owner of a popular coffee shop as the growing trend for the drink continues to sweep across the county.

Love Bubble Tea in Dartford welcomed its first customers on Saturday morning.

Owner Gurjit Randhawa – who has also run Esquires Coffee in the High Street since 2017 – said: "This is a tough time for businesses but we are fully committed to Dartford and passionately believe this is an excellent addition to the town centre and will bring a different vibe to the local drinks and dessert market.

"I have worked on this concept for a long time and hope this is the start of an exciting new venture not just for us but also Dartford."

The store was opened by the Mayor of Dartford, Cllr Paul Cutler and the council leader Jeremy Kite who attended along with other guests from the community.

Bubble Tea is a new drink craze which is taking hold in many places throughout the UK.

Originally from Taiwan, it is a cold drink traditionally made with tea, sweetened milk or other flavourings, with balls of chewy tapioca.

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The eatery in Lowfield Street will also serve bubble waffles and ice cream alongside a selection of drinks.