Bubble Tea
TypeTea
OriginTaiwan
First Known1980s
About Bubble Tea
Invented in Taichung, Taiwan. The bubbles refer to both the tapioca pearls and the foam from shaking. The pearls are made from cassava root starch. Over 10 billion cups are consumed annually worldwide. The drink has spawned an entire subculture and aesthetic.
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