Bubble teas

Unique drinks are hard to find, but bubble tea will capture your imagination. This cold tea blend first appeared in Taiwan in the 1980s. After a few years, some of the nearby Asian countries adopted bubble tea, and shortly thereafter small Asian markets adopted it in the United States. The combination of tea with aromas of sweet fruit, milk, and tapioca pearls seems strange when most people drink undiluted tea. The novelty of the bubbles at the top drew drinkers' interest, but the drink was slow to catch on.

You might think that small tapioca pearls, called boba, give bubble tea its name. The name of bubble tea actually refers to the frothy drink rather than the little pearls at the bottom. The foam comes from stirring the ingredients together inside the cup. Most vendors sell these drinks in glasses with a sealed plastic lid so you can shake it up yourself.

The first time you drink this tea, you may find the big straw uncomfortable, but give it a try. The straw served with this drink is larger than normal to accommodate the little dunce hanging at the bottom of your glass. The chewy texture of tapioca surprises most first-time drinkers. If you've ever been tempted to chew on ice, but you know you shouldn't, a bubble tea could give you the chewy experience you need.

Bubble tea options

Bubble tea excited tea shops and cafes because it offered so much variety in addition to regular teas. You can order your tea with black tea, green tea or even a coffee base. Some coffee shops will even personalize their tea with exotic varieties and custom tea blends. You can then enjoy adding flavors like passion fruit, coconut, or lychee to your drink. The flavoring options are almost endless, especially in coffee and tea shops that use flavorings frequently. Fruit aromas are a personal choice and work best when paired with the taste of tea.

Milk is optional in this type of tea, but most tea houses will include it in their drink. However, if you prefer not to use milk, request a milk substitute.

Tapioca balls make this drink unique and can also add a fun element. If you want to distinguish your drink from that of a friend, simply ask for chewy forms of jelly like stars or cubes. The loggerhead even has flavors like mango and green tea.

With so many options, it is possible to make your drink completely personal to you. Fresh and refreshing flavors can even change as your tastes change. Each order of this tea becomes a wide series of options that you control.

The unusual combination of a drink with chewy pieces of tapioca can be challenging for some people. It is not often that a truly new drink appears. Bubble Tea Kit brings fun variety to a daily drinking experience.