![]() ![]() The drink has become a staple treat among snack aficionados around the world. The popularity of boba tea began to spread all over Asia in the 90's as young teens became hip to the trend. ![]() QQ is difficult to master, but boba that is expertly crafted will bring the right amount of chewiness required to nail that QQ feeling! The term known locally as QQ in Taiwan refers to the chewy, rubbery, and bouncy consistency of foods like mochi, noodles, and of course tapioca balls. While not essential, the consistency of the tapioca balls can make or break the quality of the drink. Those tapioca balls (珍珠 or タピオカ) are sweet, chewy, and make the perfect addition to this refreshing beverage. The signature of boba tea is the black tapioca balls that come with the drink. While the most common drink flavors are green or black tea, the popularity of the drink has spawned other fruit-based flavors as well. There are two different categories of boba tea teas with milk and teas without milk. The drink is known locally in Taiwan as zhenzhu naicha (珍珠奶茶). ![]() But what exactly is boba tea? Is it Japanese or did it come from somewhere else? Is Boba Tea Japanese?ĭespite the huge popularity of boba tea in Japan, this tasty treat actually originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s. It’s become the on-trend drink that has people lining up out the door for a sip of some satisfying tea. The tea comes in many flavors from Japanese matcha (green tea), brown sugar, and even strawberry.īoba tea is quickly gaining popularity in Japan with new tea shops popping up all over the place every day, including boba shops in Shibuya and other areas popular with young people. Some call it pearl milk tea, or bubble tea, but it’s most commonly known as boba milk tea. If you’re hip to the latest pop culture trends you might have noticed teens around the world going crazy for a certain tea-based drink. ![]()
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