A subtle aroma of brown sugar engulfs the nostrils as soon as one walks into the cozy bubble tea cafe. A group of students sit with their boba cups and intently study their books while a group concentrates on a game of UNO provided by the cafe. The barista...

Bubble tea, also known as pearl tea or boba, is a drink made up of tea (herbal or fruity, with or without milk) and chewy tapioca balls (the “bubbles”). Invented in Taiwan in the 1980s, this drink has exploded in popularity in Western culture in recent...