Boba Tea
TypeTea
OriginTaiwan
First Known1980s
About Boba Tea
Another name for bubble tea, emphasizing the tapioca pearls. The pearls are cooked for 30 minutes and must be used within 4 hours. Brown sugar boba became a viral sensation in 2019. The drink spawned an entire aesthetic culture on social media. Over 10,000 boba shops in the United States alone.
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