Bubble Tea 101

A beginner's guide to all things boba

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What is Bubble Tea?

Bubble tea (also known as pearl milk tea, bubble milk tea, tapioca milk tea, or boba tea or boba) is a tea-based drink that originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s. It most commonly consists of tea accompanied by chewy tapioca balls ("boba" or "pearls"), but it can be made with other toppings as well.

Flavors

There are an endless number of Bubble Tea flavours out there to try but here are top 5 if you're looking for inspiration for your next order!

  • Pearl Milk Tea -A classic combination of something sweet a creamy
  • Honey Lemon Green Tea - You can't go wrong with this refreshing combo
  • Oolong Milk Tea with Pearls - Strong tea flavors and the milk adds the perfect creaminess
  • Passion Fruit Green Tea - Its tart and sweet, perfect for summer
  • Hot Pearl Milk Tea - YES! Its a whole new experience trying bubble tea hot!


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