Facts To Know About Boba – 5 More Must-Know Facts

Bubble tea is a worldwide hit and is a favourite for millions. Here are 5 more facts to know about boba.

Back with another 5 facts to know about boba, Taipec is here to give you the lowdown on the bubble tea world. In a previous post we covered 5 things to know about bubble tea and today we are back with another five facts.

5 Facts To Know About Boba

1 – Big straws

One of the trademark looks of bubble tea is the big straws. Far from being a fashion statement, these larger diameter straws serve a useful purpose. The popping boba or traditional pearls are sucked up through these wider straws with ease. Because of this wider straw you can enjoy every bit of your boba in one big slurp!

2 – What is popping boba

Popping boba is the fun, funky alternative to traditional tapioca pearls. Beneath a thin film coating lies a burst of fruity flavour that adds a dash of something different to your boba. We love popping boba and you can see our selection here.

3 – Natural tapioca pearls are clear?

You may think you know tapioca pearls. The small, black, chewy pearls are a staple of traditional bubble tea. But this is not the natural look of tapioca pearls. Because of the brown sugar syrup added during the manufacturing process, the clear colour darkens to black. And it is these black pearls that the world knows and loves.

4 – Boba takeaway is taking off

Through the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 there was an explosion of interest in takeaway services. And bubble tea was no different. People could not get enough of home delivered boba and ‘bubble tea near me' is now a whole page on the Uber Eats website.

5 – Boba can be halal and kosher

One of the best things about bubble tea is that it brings people together. Because of the wide variety of flavours available there is something for everyone. The inclusivity of boba is one of the things that makes it great and so it is good to know that bubble tea can be halal, kosher, and vegan! So share with your friends and jump into the world of bubble tea.

Enjoy these 5 facts to know about boba?

If this list has reminded you of just how much you love boba and you're interested in exploring your own bubble tea shop, contact us today. Taipec is the UK's most experienced supplier of Taiwanese goods and we are here to help you on every step of the journey.