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· Bryan Ke
Crocs Releases a Shoe That Looks Like It Has Boba On It
Crocs have come up with a new design that resembles boba pearls superglued on top of clogs. The new footwear design, which the company calls “Classic Timeless Clash Pearls Clog,” was spotted in Crocs’ online store by Twitter user Vicky Vu, according to Design Taxi.
· Stephanie Ngo
8 Childhood Asian Drinks That Aren’t Boba
When you first think of Asian drinks, your mind automatically jumps to milk tea. But what many may not have realized is that there are tons of different drinks available right at your fingertips. All you have to do is visit your local Asian supermarket, or even hunt around your…
· Ryan General
In Taiwan, Grabbing ‘Boba’ Means Something Else Entirely
Pearl tea, bubble tea, bubble cup, and boba are the most common names we use to refer to our favorite tea-based, tapioca ball-filled drink from Taiwan. Judging by the way the tapioca balls look, most of these names are self-explanatory, as the chewy balls made from cassava…
· Carl Samson
Watch John Cena Try Boba Tea for the First Time
A video of John Cena trying boba tea for the first time has the internet craving for more. WWE followed the Lao Gan Ma-loving wrestler to the streets of Yinchuan in Ningxia region China in late September as he tried local street food.
· Carl Samson
Wong Fu’s Philip Wang Opens Boba Cafe in California
Philip Wang, co-founder of independent digital content company Wong Fu Productions, announced the opening of his own bubble tea cafe in Southern California. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Wang shared how boba shops have helped him get through life, from driving 30 minutes…
· Stephanie Ngo
What is Boba? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Talk to someone in Southern California, and they call it boba. In the midwest, it’s sometimes called tapioca. In New York, they’ll say bubble tea. But what exactly is it and where can we get some? The word “boba” refers to the thick, black chewy toppings that one would find on…
· Elliot Sang
Boba Shop Worker Expertly Reveals What Your Favorite Order Says About You
If your horoscopes feel a bit generic lately, worry not. We’ve found a new way of understanding your personality. But first, a quick question: do you like boba? A Twitter thread by user @succdevon outlined their own “research” from working at a boba place, prompting lots of…
· Ryan General
Boba Pizza is Now a Thing in Taiwan
It’s a food fusion no one probably saw coming but boba pizza is real and it’s currently found only in “boba capital” of the world: Taiwan. A specialty of a restaurant in Chiayi City called Foodie Star, the dessert pizza is reasonably priced at 139 New Taiwan Dollars ($4.50),…
· Carl Samson
Boba Tea Shops Scramble as San Francisco Moves to Ban Plastic Straws
Owners of bubble tea shops in San Francisco have been forced to search for new kinds of straws as the city’s Board of Supervisors decides to ban those made from plastic. The ordinance, introduced by Supervisors Katy Tang and Ahsha Safaí, forbids establishments from offering…
· Ryan General
‘Boba Tea Toast’ is the Newest Food Craze in Singapore
Not even the most die-hard boba tea fanatic could have anticipated the arrival of a new craze from Singapore dubbed as the “Boba Tea Toast”. The new snack, which takes the beloved beverage into an entirely new direction, is pretty much exactly what its name suggests: toasted…
· Carl Samson
The Real Difference Between Good and Bad Boba Tea
Whenever your taste buds crave for something sweet, soft and chewy that’s equally refreshing and relaxing, you already know what will satisfy you for less than $5 at most stores: the mighty boba tea. Hailing from Taichung, Taiwan in the 1980’s, boba tea, also known as bubble…
· Ryan General
Some Bay Area Moms Worry Boba Tea is Destroying Their Children’s Future
Parents of students in Millbrae, California have recently voiced their concerns over what they perceive to be the biggest danger that could ruin their children’s future: local boba tea shops. The claims, which apparently place Boba’s notoriety alongside teen pregnancy and drugs,…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Starbucks Bullies Small Boba Shop to Stop Them From Making Drinks To-Go
Nubo and Moo Moo in Elk Grove, California, is a small mom and pop shop known for its Vietnamese fare and delicious boba drinks; what it is not known for, however, is getting those drinks to go — and Starbucks is to blame. Andy Ha, owner of Nubo and Moo Moo, said that business…
· Editorial Staff
Asian-Australian Woman Wreaks Havoc Because Her Boba Tea Wasn’t Sweet Enough
An Australian beautician has pleaded guilty for destroying a birthday cake because her boba tea wasn’t sweet enough. Tiara Suryana, 25, was at Gonga Cha bubble tea shop in Sydney back in May, when she became angry after staff denied her extra sweetener for her tea.
· Max Chang
Congrats Asians! The NY Times Just Declared Boba ‘Mainstream’ in 2017
Editor’s Note: The NY Times has since issued a response to criticism received by readers. We’re in 2017, but The New York Times is in 1997.
· King Malleta
22-Year-Old Entrepreneur Fulfills Childhood Dream of Opening EDM Boba Tea Bar
At the age of 22, a young entrepreneur was able to make his dream of opening an EDM-themed bubble tea bar a reality. Joey Tran was only just talking about his plans of opening Gosu last year. His menu was in order, his bar under construction, and his permits were being settled.…
· Ryan General
UCI Student Assaulted in Drive-By Boba Tea Attack
A student from the University of California, Irvine, was reportedly victimized by an unusual “drive-by boba tea attack” while walking home late at night after her finals exam last Friday. Unknown pranksters riding a Dark BMW, license plate 6VDO031, threw boba tea at 21-year-old…
· Ryan General
Mom Finds Every Boba Lover’s Worst Nightmare in Her Daughter’s Cup
A mom from Thailand took to social media to express her shock and disappointment after discovering something gross inside her teen daughter’s bubble tea. Facebook user Kacharmart Peetiya posted images of the still sealed, half-filled plastic container from the Korean bubble tea…
· Ryan General
Health Experts Warn That Boba Tea is Horrible For Your Body
Boba milk tea (Bubble tea), the drink that has grown increasingly popular in the United States and many parts of the world, may not be as safe as previously thought. Different versions may include a variety of added ingredients, however, the main components are mostly kept:…
· Editorial Staff
Watch Hillary Clinton Try Boba Milk Tea For the First Time
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has taken her first step to becoming an honorary Asian after trying her first boba milk tea while on the campaign trail in New York City. Clinton stopped by Kung Fu Tea in Flushing for some classic milk tea with boba… and she loved it.