Suck the Balls!

How I Popped into a Boba Love Affair!

Bubble Trouble

In a world where beverages take themselves a bit too seriously, one drink dares to break the mold and bounce into our hearts (and our mouths) with delightful abandon. We’re talking about none other than the Instagram-worthy, bubble-spangled boba tea! So excuse my click-bait title and buckle up as I take you on a whimsical journey to explore the wacky wonders of the chewy, liquid treat that is boba.

Boba, The Blobby Bits

First things first, let’s get to the bottom of what boba actually is. Boba, also known as bubble tea, pearl milk tea, or tapioca tea, is a deliciously addictive drink that hails from Taiwan. The star of the show? Those tantalizing little orbs of tapioca that sit at the bottom of your cup like tiny, chewy marbles, waiting for their chance to shimmy up your straw and surprise your unsuspecting taste buds with a burst of flavor. These tapioca pearls are made from the starch extracted from the cassava root, a plant native to South America that’s been generously sharing its starchy goodness with the world since the dawn of time (or thereabouts).