When bubble tea was first introduced to the West, you could get it only in cheery mom-and-pop shops in big-city Chinatowns and Koreatowns. While Asians and Asian Americans have been drinking bubble ...

Over the last few years, you've probably noticed bubble tea shops at your local mall or popping up in your community. Or maybe you’ve seen the drink on the menu at your favorite Asian restaurant.

EXPLAINS ONCE A NICHE TAIWANESE TREAT, BUBBLE TEA IS NOW WIDELY AVAILABLE AND GROWING IN POPULARITY, AND THE STAR OF THE SHOW, THOSE TAPIOCA BOBA PEARLS MADE FROM CASSAVA. CASSAVA IS A ROOT VEGETABLE ...

Bubble tea, also known as boba tea, first appeared in Taiwan but has recently exploded in popularity in the US. It’s made with tea, milk, sweetener and tapioca, and there are so many ways to ...