the bubble tea blog by bobagreen
Uniquely beautiful both for the look and the taste, the big sister of the boba family, Taro Boba is almost a classic when it comes to boba flavors.
Get to know what is taro boba, the story of taro, and 4 homemade taro boba recipes, from easy to fancy.
Let's meet Classic Boba, the first member of the boba family! If you do not know what kind of boba to pick, Classic Boba will always be a good choice.
Ever wonder when, where and how was boba tea a.ka. bubble tea invented?
Let’s travel back to Taiwan in the late ‘80s – where the boba culture begins, and take a look at the evolution of boba tea over time!
Like most people, I am totally down for bubble tea after every meal. As they say, boba all day, every day! Not too long ago, I was blissfully ignorant in consuming my boba, not thinking twice about the plastic cups, plastic lids, and plastic straws I was tossing away after each single use. I told myself, I recycle, so it means there's no problem, right? Unfortunately, I was wrong.
One way to cut down on costs and plastic waste is to make your own bubble tea at home and enjoy it in your choice of cup or mug. A bonus is that you get to control the quality of the ingredients of your boba when you do it yourself. Taste the quali-tea difference of loose tea leaves vs. powder!
Bubble tea, bbt, boba, whatever you want to call it - everyone agrees that this concoction from Taiwan, a beverage that also doubles as a snack due to the chewy tapioca pearls, is simply addictive.
It’s the bubbles, or the boba, at the bottom of your cup that makes this fun-to-look-at drink different from any other drink on the planet. So, who came up with bubble tea? How is it made? And why do we love it so much?
If you have never tried bubble tea, you might wonder what the hype is all about, but you’ll know it the moment you try it. As they say, when you know, you know. In the meantime, here’s all you need to know about this kawaii drink!
