How to Order Boba?
Do you feel that you would like to try bubble tea, but you are afraid to do so because there are so many bubble tea customization options that you don’t know how to order it? We understand that it might be overwhelming if you are trying bubble tea for the first time, when you want to pick a drink, and you don’t know what each topping or type of bubble tea flavor combination will be like. Thus, we are writing this article: a guide on how to order boba – read it, and you will know better when you look at the menu!
How to order boba for yourself? – Our Sharetea guide
There are several steps of ordering bubble tea, and each of them requires you to make a choice. Before we delve into this topic further, we’d like to underline one thing: if at any point, you are not sure what to choose, don’t be afraid to ask the boba barista. They are able to give you some suggestions and help you find the ideal bubble tea combination that will suit your tastes. So, how to order boba? Let’s get into details.
Step 1: Choose the bubble tea category
The first thing that you need to consider is what kind of boba you want to drink. There are several main categories, each of which slightly varies from another. Even similar flavors might taste completely differently in different forms, therefore, picking the right kind is a must. What bubble tea categories are there?
Milk Tea
Brewed Tea
Fruit Tea
Ice Blended
Tea Mojitos
We strongly recommend trying real fruit bubble teas or milk teas as your first boba drink – the former come in so many flavors that you will surely find a one that you like, and the latter embrace the principles of traditional Taiwanese bobas, and are unique compared to other milk-based drinks.
Step 2: Choose your flavor and topping
If you know what kind of bubble tea you want to drink, it means it’s time to pick your favorite flavor. There’s a plethora of options to choose from like the fruity or earthy flavors, so it’s really hard to recommend something in particular, without making a several-page long list. Take a look at our list of the most popular bubble tea flavors – you can find some inspiration there.
After selecting the flavor, you still need to choose one of the most important boba elements – the topping. There are lots of options that you can go for, including:
Tapioca Pearls
Jellies
Mini Pearls
Aloe Vera
Ice Cream
Crystal Boba
Pudding
Creama
Tapioca Pearls are the traditional bubble tea topping, so we recommend them if you are going to try boba for the first time. But with time, you should definitely experiment with different ones – you may even try our QQ Happy Family Milk Tea which combines 5 different toppings all in one drink!
Step 3: Make further adjustments
Selecting the flavor and a topping is not the end of our guide on how to order boba. There is still one other step – customization. Before you’ll indulge your delicious bubble tea, you still have to decide on some crucial aspects, such as:
Size
Sugar level
Amount of ice (in some cases)
Type of tea (in some cases)
This may seem insignificant, yet it might strongly influence the taste of your bubble tea. If it’s your first time, we suggest opting for regular sugar and ice, and the recommended combination that is already on the menu – the barista will help you with this one.
How to order boba for events?
If you wish to order boba tea for your event, you don’t have to go to a bubble tea store. Instead, you can complete the form online for boba catering – your delicious drinks will be delivered directly to your venue, and you can even set up a bubble tea bar!
The takeaway
How to order boba? It’s not as scary as it seems. Choose your desired category of your bubble tea, find the best topping, and finally adjust the sugar and ice levels. If you have any doubts or uncertainty, feel free to ask the bubble tea barista – they are there to help you. And if you don’t know where to get boba, search for your closest Sharetea store and try our delicious drinks!
Now you know how to order boba, but do you know what to do next? If not, read our article on how to drink bubble tea.