Bubble tea (also known as "pearl milk tea", "tapioca tea", "boba tea", or simply "boba") is a type of [[tea]]-based [[drink]] invented in Taiwan. It consists of a mixture of tea, milk, or other flavorings, plus small black tapioca balls ("boba") that float at the bottom of the drink. The drink usually comes with an extra-large [[drinking_straw|straw]], used to suck up and chew the tapioca balls.

In 2019, bubble tea experienced a sudden boom in popularity in Japan, with a corresponding rise in fanart featuring the drink.

h4. See also

* [[bubble tea challenge]]
* [[disposable cup]]
* [[iced tea]]

h4. External links

* "The Japan Times: Tokyo's tapioca boom":[https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2019/05/11/food/tokyos-tapioca-boom-find-bubble-tea-capital/]
* "Wikipedia: Bubble tea":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea]
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