The tea became known as "boba" because the term is Taiwanese slang for breasts (a reference to the spherical shape of the tapioca balls), and is believed to have originated from Chinese characters.

Boba tea can come in a variety of flavor combinations. Different fruits, syrups, and other add-ons can be mixed into boba tea, including fruit jellies, pudding, ice, and chunks of fruit.

A behind-the-scenes look at America's boba boom 04:53. The Taiwanese drink known as bubble tea is gaining popularity in the U.S., with more coffee and juice shops adding the iconic tapioca balls ...

A popular Taiwanese boba chain with other 240 locations in the U.S. is coming soon to metro Phoenix. Here's everything to ...

Originally concocted in 1980s Taiwan, the country is still bubbling with excitement over the product today, leading to Ronald Chan and Patrick Sun opening Odd One Out in 2022.

Boba tea prices may rise due to potential tariffs on imports from Taiwan and China. Taiwanese tapioca imports to the US increased to 38 million pounds last year, up from 23.2 million in 2019. Some ...