She had politely declined a manager’s suggestion to try seasonal specials like chai tea with fresh taro. For Boeh, the boba — black tapioca balls sucked through a giant straw — are a must ...

The problem is, boba pearls are pretty spendy -- which is a racket because they're dirt cheap to make on your own. Also known ...

Boba culture started in the late '80s, and its origins are debated. Milk tea was already well-known in Taiwan, as tea drinking was a robust practice in East Asia. Both shaved ice and tapioca balls ...

The tapioca pearls can absorb the milk and tea flavor, allowing them to take on the flavor of your tea. So, if you order a chai bubble tea, the chai flavor will also be present in the black or ...

Thus my research began. Turns out, boba pearls are made from tapioca, a starchy substance extracted from the cassava root, which is a culinary staple in many parts of the world including Africa ...

Get the recipe. Tapioca pearls, the signature element of bubble tea, can easily be made at home with just a handful of ingredients. Combine with tea, homemade syrup and milk for a sweet and simple ...