Bubble tea is most commonly made with tapioca pearls (also known as "boba" or "balls"), but it can be made with other toppings as well, such as grass jelly, aloe vera, red bean, and popping boba.

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 a brown …

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 around the …

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 black and have …

Jan 26, 2025 · What Is Boba Tea? If you’re not familiar with boba tea (also known as bubble tea), it’s a popular Asian drink that often consists of a milky sweet tea and tapioca pearl balls. Invented in …

We've gathered up the best boba places in Richmond. Our current favorites are: 1: Happy Yappy Bubble Tea & Froyo Ice-Cream, 2: TeaDo RVA, 3: Gigi Tea Time, 4: Boba Tea & Snow Ice House RVA, 5: …

Feb 4, 2025 · Bubble tea (boba milk tea) is a cold refreshment made with sweetened milk, tea, and chewy tapioca pearls, also known as boba, served with ice. It originated in Taiwan in the 1980s. Over …

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 unique drinking …