How to Drink Bubble Tea?

A multitude of flavors, a variety of additives, and refreshments - Bubble tea has a lot to offer, which is why the number of its enthusiasts worldwide is constantly growing. Are you one of them? Surely yes! But do you know how to drink Boba tea? If not, be sure to read this article.

Bubble tea - what is it, and why is it popular?

Bubble tea, also known as pearl tea or Boba tea, is a drink originating in Taiwan, consisting of tea (usually black or green), milk or creamer, and the addition of tapioca pearls or other toppings. The drink is traditionally served with ice and a thick or thin straw to allow the toppings to be consumed. Bubble tea has become famous worldwide for its unique combination of flavors and textures, as well as for the variety of additives that can be added to the drink, such as fruits, powders, and syrups.

Drinking Bubble tea – how to do and how to drink boba tea?

Drinking Bubble tea requires special preparation of this amazingly delicious drink. To customize your own Bubble tea, you first need to choose the flavor of the tea and the type of topping you want to add to the drink. 

Boba tea can be prepared using different types of tea. However, black or green tea is most commonly used. Additionally, you can also add different flavors to create exciting flavors and aromas. 

The teas used to prepare Bubble tea must be of good quality, as they form the basis of the drink. Milk or creamer can also be added to the tea for a creamy texture and milder taste. Furthermore, bubble tea can be served cold or hot and even with ice. 

To prepare Boba tea, the syrup or flavor powder is mixed in a shaker until they reach a uniform consistency. Finally, the drink is poured into a tall glass or plastic cup with a sealed lid, and a thin or wide straw is inserted so you can drink and chew tapioca pearls simultaneously.

The most popular addition to Bubble tea is tapioca pearls, but you can also add pudding, lychee jelly, aiyu jelly,etc. It all really depends on your taste preferences. 

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Drinking boba tea – what bubble tea flavors are popular?

Bubble tea comes in many different flavors. The ultimate flavor choice depends on your own preferences. It is worth noting some of the most popular Bubble tea flavors:

  • Classic Pearl Milk Tea – made with a base of black with the addition of creamer and tapioca pearls

  • Mango Green Tea – green tea base with fresh mango jam added

  • Strawberry Ice Blended with Lychee Jelly & Ice Cream – strawberry jam blended with ice to create perfect for hot weather

  • Coffee Creama – coffee milk tea that has a cheese foam top that makes the drink silky smooth

  • Matcha Red Bean Milk Tea – matcha green tea based (green tea powder) with the addition of sweet red bean

It is worth remembering that Bubble tea can have many different flavors, such as fruits, tea, honey, and many others, giving unlimited combinations.

You can also consider Sharetea’s TOP 10 list of Boba tea flavors:

  1. QQ happy family milk tea

  2. Taro ice blended with pudding

  3. Mango & Passion fruit tea

  4. Lime Mojito

  5. Classic pearl black milk tea

  6. Strawberry ice blended with lychee Jelly & Ice cream

  7. Wintermelon with fresh milk

  8. Kiwi fruit tea with Aiyu jelly

  9. Coffee creama

  10. Thai tea ice blended with pearl

So don't be afraid to try new flavors! When drinking Bubble tea, you will be surprised by how many delicious combinations you can get.

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