What is Boba Tea?

One of the hottest food trends that is currently sweeping the planet is a beverage known as boba tea.

This drink originates from the island of Taiwan, where it began to go mainstream in the 1980s.

Boba tea combines traditional iced tea along with a few ingredients that differentiate it and make it unique and special.

The base of boba tea is always tea, which is typically cold, but it’s possible to choose several varieties of tea. The most common bases for the beverage are green, oolong, or black tea.

After this tea is added to the cup, the magic happens.

The most attention-grabbing ingredient in boba tea are tapioca balls (known as boba) which come in a huge variety of unique flavors. These balls are added to the tea, where they are consumed along with the beverage. They come in many flavors, normally fruits.

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Some boba teas are also combined with milk, which gives the beverage a creamy and richer consistency.

After the milk and/or tapioca balls have been added to the tea base, the boba tea is ready to drink. It is traditionally sealed with cellophane, which allows the drink to be shaken up to combine the flavors.

A large straw is then added, which penetrates the cellophane, and your boba tea is ready to enjoy!