What is Boba tea and is boba something worth giving a try? Boba tea has quickly grown in popularity over the last few years. With origins rooting in Taiwan, this drink has gained a following and spread all around the world. Boba tea is a bit of a broad term that can mean anything from an iced tea with tapioca pearls to a fresh drink like juice or lemonade filled with bits of fruit. Depending on where you are in the world, you may also hear it referred to as bubble tea or even pearl milk tea.
Not Your Traditional Tea
If you’re from the south like me, you probably have a distinct image in your head of what exactly iced tea is… and you probably have you’re own recipe that you swear by! But with Boba, iced tea is referring to black tea mixed with ice and cream or milk. The addition that makes Boba tea what it is is the pearls of tapioca that are added to the mix. The Boba sit at the bottom of the cup and can be sucked up with the signature wide straw that is provided with the drink!
What To Expect
As Boba has become more popular, the varieties have increased. There’s the classic milk tea which is just black tea mixed with milk, ice, and tapioca pearls. You can also add brown sugar to it, or have fruit inclusions added. There are also new options for tapioca pearls such as grass jelly, aloe vera, custard egg pudding, chia seeds, and more! People who like Boba Tea enjoy getting drink combinations that make the prettiest or most colorful beverage.
Order Boba Like A Pro
Visiting a boba or bubble tea shop does not have to be intimidating. First, you’ll start by picking the main liquid you want your drink to be. It might be tea, lemonade, juice, or even a smoothie. And of course, there will be several options of each type. Next you’ll choose your toppings. It may be popping pearls, jelly bits, pudding, or the classic tapioca pearls. If you decide to try boba for the first time, let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
So what do you think? Is Boba a drink you want to try? Is it worth all the hype?
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