"Maybe it's the chewy, addictive texture of the tapioca balls, the creaminess of the milky tea, or the simple satisfaction of popping the straw into the sealed plastic top—people can't get enough of bubble tea (a.k.a. boba)" (c) Unknown wisdom
Bubble tea, also known as boba milk tea, is a cold, frothy drink made with a
tea base shaken with flavors, sweeteners and/or milk with tapioca
pearls at the base of the drink.
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