If you have ever seen a colourful cup of sweet tea with chewy pearls at the bottom of the café, you most likely have had a piece of the global sensation located at that café, which we identify as bubble tea. However, what exactly is bubble tea? Where did it come from, and why is there such hype surrounding this beverage?

Let’s uncover these questions in this article.

What is Bubble Tea?

A refreshing drink, well known as bubble tea, boba tea, or pearl milk tea, which is of Taiwanese origin, has become a global phenomenon. The main ingredient is the tea, to which are added the milk (usually or its substitute), the sweetener, and the tapioca pearls (the balls that give the drink the bubble texture and the chewiness).

Bubble tea is not only one single drink. It is a variety of drinks where the options for the possible flavours and ingredients are practically endless. From the wildness of fruit tea combinations to the milk tea options might be with milk and foam, bubble tea comes in a wide range that fits everybody.

What is Bubble Tea Made Of?

Let’s look at the basic things that make up bubble tea so you can experience the magic in your cup:

1. Tea Base

The most important part of the bubble tea drink is a strong tea base. First of all, it’s tea that is freshly brewed and boiled. Here are the most common options:

• Black tea – Strong and traditional
• Green tea – Thin and revitalizing
• Oolong tea – Even and fragrant
• Herbal teas – These are a good idea for customers who have caffeine intolerance

2. Milk or Creamer

Generally, bubble tea is made with milk to add smoothness and tone down the tea’s bitterness. You may choose from the following:

• Milk – Whole or low-fat dairy
• Alternative milk, such as almond, oat, or soy
• Creamers that add a fruity twist

3. Sweetener

For every sip, additives like honey, brown sugar, or simple syrup are essential to make it one of the closest-in-to-perfect journeys.

4. Tapioca Pearls (Boba)

These bouncy balls are made from tapioca starch and are produced through the cassava root. 

They are made from cooked cassava starch which is sweetened very slightly causing them to be soft and thus have a spongy, smooth, and chewable texture which in turn enriches the whole beverage experience. 

The most fundamental ingredient of bubble tea is its Tapioca pearls; it is one of the iconic ingredients of bubble tea.

You can also order these toppings:

• Popping boba (fruit surrounded spheres)
• Jelly cubes (coconut, lychee, or grass jelly)
• Aloe vera or red bean

The History of Bubble Tea

Bubble tea was invented in Taiwan in the 1980s when one intelligent tea shop owner combined sweetened tapioca balls with iced milk tea. The taste quickly found its fans throughout the Asian continent and then the whole world, reaching the U.S., Australia, the U.K., and many other countries.

Today, bubble tea is not only a drink, it is a fashion. Budleaf is committed to meeting the needs of its customers and contributing to the innovation of the community through the provision of both traditional and contemporary products that are suitable for local consumers.

What Makes Bubble Tea So Popular?

Bubble tea is much liked due to the following reasons:

• The pearls, besides the fact that they are soft, are also chewy, thus creating an interaction between the dropped-in liquid and the receiver.
• Varieties of flavours are innumerable.
• It is changeable—from the level of sugar and ice to the base of tea and the toppings.

If what you are looking for is a drink that is fruity and light or sweetly indulgent and rich, bubble tea has got you covered.

Give Bubble Tea a Shot!

Our mission at Budleaf is to provide the tea that will help to make the best bubble tea not only tasty but also with your health in mind. The idea of our menu is to provide customers with enjoyable and unexpected experiences, regardless if they are super newbies to bubble tea or aficionados of boba.