Boba tea , a beloved Taiwanese beverage, has captured the hearts and taste buds of people worldwide with its unique blend of flavours and textures. Here’s everything you need to know about this refreshing drink. Origins and Evolution In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Adnan Sarkar, Founder of Easy Boba, shared, "Boba tea, also known as bubble tea or pearl milk tea, originated in Southeast Asia in the 1980s.
This beverage is a modern twist on traditional iced tea, blending brewed tea with milk or fruit flavors. It features chewy black tapioca pearls, coconut jellies, aloe vera jellies, or the innovative popping bubbles. The term "boba" specifically refers to these tapioca pearls or popping bubbles found in the drink.
" Key Ingredients According to Adnan Sarkar, “The base of Boba tea is typically a tea base, which can be black, green, oolong, or sometimes even herbal tea. This is mixed with milk or fruit flavors to create a creamy or fruity taste. The most distinctive feature of Boba tea is the tapioca pearls, also known as boba, which are small, chewy spheres made from tapioca starch.
These pearls are often cooked until soft and then added to the drink, providing a delightful contrast in texture to the smooth tea and milk mixture.” Varieties and Customisation Boba tea comes in a variety of flavours and styles. Popular fruit flavours include mango, lychee and passion fruit, while classic milk teas like taro or matcha appeal to those who enjoy creamier textures.
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