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· Bryan Ke
Philip Wang’s Boba Cafe Trolls the Internet With a Boba Emoji
In case you didn’t know, July 17 was unofficially dubbed as the #WorldEmojiDay and people got what they’ve been asking for years now: a boba emoji – or at least so they thought. Bopomofocafe, owned by Wong Fu Productions’ Philip Wang, recently posted a picture on Instagram that…
· Carl Samson
16-Year-Old Nearly Dies After Drinking Boba Tea EVERY DAY
A 16-year-old teenager in eastern China ended up fighting for his life after being diagnosed with blood sugar levels 20 times higher than that of the average person. The alleged cause for his abnormal sugar intake was a daily of of boba tea, among other sugary drinks and food.
· Ryan General
Pokémon Company to Release Official Pokémon Boba in Japan
These new boba drinks look so good, Pokemon fans would definitely want to “catch ‘em all.” Bubble tea lovers in Japan are in for a special treat from the Pokémon Company with the upcoming release of its official Pokémon boba this month.
· Editorial Staff
Saying ‘Boba’ is Better Than Saying ‘Bubble Tea’. Fight Me
The great Taiwanese blend of tea, milk and an optional bunch of tapioca pearls from the 80’s has enjoyed an increasing presence in the United States in recent years. Still, many Americans — even those of Asian descent — could not quite agree on what to call it, as well as when…
· Jin Hyun
Why You Definitely Need to Chew Your Boba or Else
Everyone has their own preferences, whether they prefer to swallow… or chew, how they like to eat/drink their boba is completely up to them. However, like when consuming any other type of foods, it would certainly be far more beneficial to chew your tapioca balls. This should…
· Carl Samson
Starbucks Releases New Drink in Southeast Asia With ‘Coffee Boba’
A new frappuccino with what can only be described as the closest thing Starbucks has to boba is now available in several Southeast Asian countries. The drink, Dark Caramel Coffee Sphere Frappuccino, was released in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines (which calls it Ultra…
· Ryan General
New Trend Has Women Using Their Breasts to Drink Boba Tea
Boba-loving women in Asia are participating in a new online “challenge” that involves them drinking bubble tea without the use of their hands. In this online trend, women with large breasts are sharing images of themselves drinking the popular beverage while using their boobs…
· Carl Samson
‘Boba Beer’ Has Become a Thing in Japan
Just when you thought the boba addict’s obsession has reached its limit, a brand new concoction — this time in the alcohol department — springs right from Japan. Behold the Tapioca Beer.
· Editorial Staff
Dear Apple, Why TF is There No Boba Emoji Yet??
Emojis are essential to human communication nowadays. It simplifies our text messages, tweets, even work emails. You can make plans with a loved one with a single emoji (🍆?) or call someone an idiot with another ( 🤡). This is the result of centuries of human evolution and…
· Bryan Ke
Undigested Boba Gives Girl Severe Constipation for 5 Days
A 14-year-old girl from China was sent to the hospital after suffering from a bad case of constipation that lasted for five days. The teenager, who is from Zhejiang province, complained of being unable to eat or move her bowels, and suffered from stomachaches before her parents…
· Ryan General
Alcoholic Boba is Now Causing Asian Glow in the Philippines
A new milk tea shop in the Philippines is already making waves for its unique take on everyone’s favorite Asian beverage. Tipsy Tea, as its name suggests, creates milk tea concoctions that make people a bit tipsy as they are deliciously infused with alcohol. Owned by Ryan…
· Carl Samson
Strawless Boba Cup Will Change How You Drink Boba Forever
An innovative cup specifically designed to hold bubble milk tea while eliminating the need for straw has caught the attention of eco-conscious bobaddicts. The cup, ingeniously called Float, is the brainchild of Taiwanese industrial designers Mickey Wu and Fang Shih, who…
· Ryan General
Toronto Boba Shop Sells Limited Edition Pokéball Boba
If watching the “Detective Pikachu” film earlier this month got you wanting for more Pokémon goodness, maybe a tall glass of Pokémon bubble tea can quench that thirst. OneZo Tapioca, a bubble tea shop in Ontario, Canada, recently launched a new Pokémon-inspired bubble tea that…
· Bryan Ke
Boba Milk Crab is Now a Thing in Malaysia
By now you have probably heard of endless weird combination with Boba Tea – some good and some extremely shocking – and this new food fad in Malaysia certainly fits the bill of the latter with its boba milk crab. Crab Generation Restaurant, based in Malaysia, first announced on…
· Carl Samson
Starbucks Japan is Now Selling Royal Milk Tea Frappuccinos, is Boba Next?
In celebration of the beginning of the Reiwa Era, Starbucks Japan has released a limited-edition frappuccino especially made for milk tea lovers. The new drink, called the Royal Milk Tea Frappuccino, comes in an inviting hue of tea and is topped with whipped cream sprinkled with…
· Bryan Ke
Jeremy Lin Wore a ‘Boba’ Hoodie to the NBA Playoffs and You Can Get One Too
Toronto Raptors’ point guard, Jeremy Lin, surprised many of his fans on May 8 when he arrived at the Raptors’ and Philadelphia 76ers’ game wearing a sweatshirt that honors the ultimate drink of the Asian American community: boba – or bubble tea. The 30-year-old athlete also…
· Ryan General
You Can Now Buy a Boba Tea Lamp and OHMYGOD it’s on SALE
A company based in Los Angeles has unveiled an adorable new ambient table lamp designed for the boba tea-obsessed. Called the “Pearl Boba Tea Ambient Light,” the adorable decor is one of the latest creations of Smoko Inc. — maker of office and home specialty products. And the…
· Ryan General
Boba Chain Chatime Allegedly Cheated Employees Out of $7 Million
Taiwanese bubble tea chain Chatime is facing controversy following accusations of rampant underpayment to its employees in Australia going as far back as 2009. Corporate-owned stores and the franchise network under the company’s Australian subsidiary, Infinite Plus, allegedly…
· Editorial Staff
Rich Kids With Airpods Can Now Flex Even Harder With a Boba Tea Case
Some say there are only two kinds of people in the world: those who have Airpods, and those who are failing at life. But even still, sometimes having Airpods isn’t enough of a flex by itself. Remember those Airpod earrings? Well, word on the street (a post on Subtle Asian…
· Editorial Staff
Andrew Yang Has Been Serving Alcoholic Boba at His Fundraisers and I Only Just Found Out
Presidential candidate and all around cool guy Andrew Yang has apparently been serving alcoholic boba at his rallies. andrew yang securing the azn vote with alcoholic boba at his fundraiser dinner in L.A. tonight #YangGang pic.twitter.com/WuR5e3Vymt