Bubble tea, also known as pearl milk tea, bubble milk tea, or boba, is a
tea-based drink originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s. It most commonly
consists of tea accompanied by chewy tapioca balls, but can be made with
other toppings as well.
Where is Bubble Tea originated from?
Boba culture started in the late '80s, and its origins are debated. Milk
tea was already well-known in Taiwan, as tea drinking was a robust
practice in East Asia. Both shaved ice and tapioca balls were considered
common desserts at the time. At some point, someone thought to combine
three popular elements into one beverage—tapioca balls on the bottom,
followed by a layer of shaved ice, and milk tea to fill out the rest of
the drink.
What are the types of Bubble Teas?
The topping choices expanded beyond tapioca balls to include elements like
grass jelly, almond jelly, egg pudding, and red beans. Even in classic
boba, the milk in the milk tea was swapped out for non-dairy creamer, and
as a result, the drink became known for its sweet and creamy
taste.
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