Bubble tea (also known as pearl milk tea, bubble milk tea, tapioca milk tea, boba tea, or boba; Chinese: 珍珠奶茶; pinyin: zhēnzhū nǎichá, 波霸奶茶; bōbà nǎichá) is a tea-based drink most …

Oct 26, 2024 · Boba tea, aka bubble tea, is a unique blend of tea, milk, sugar and chewy tapioca pearls that is refreshing and satisfying. Born in Taiwan, the beverage has gone on to find fans …

Apr 3, 2022 · Boba is made from tapioca starch, also known as cassava starch, which is why they're often also labeled as "tapioca pearls." They're small spheres that are often simmered in …

Jan 21, 2025 · The word boba technically refers to the bite-sized, chewy tapioca pearls found in bubble milk tea, though sometimes people use it to refer to the entire drink itself.

Apr 30, 2024 · Boba refers to the small, round tapioca pearls that are the hallmark of bubble tea. Made from tapioca starch, which is derived from the cassava root, these pearls are typically …

Jan 30, 2025 · Tapioca pearls, or “boba,” are the most traditional topping in bubble tea. Made from cassava starch, these small, chewy balls are boiled and soaked in a sugary syrup to give …

May 23, 2025 · While Asians and Asian Americans have been drinking bubble tea (aka boba) for decades, this beloved Taiwanese drink has been steadily garnering global popularity over the …

Jul 28, 2022 · Chewy tapioca spheres called boba have been an Asian staple for a long time. Here's what you need to know about them.

Boba tea, also known as bubble tea, is a Taiwanese tea-based drink that’s taken the world by storm. It combines traditional tea with milk, sweeteners, and chewy toppings that create a …

Jun 18, 2025 · Boba tea is essentially sweetened tea mixed with milk or fruit flavoring, but here’s where it gets interesting: those chewy tapioca pearls sitting at the bottom transform your …