What is Boba ?
A drink of many names, bubble tea is also fondly known as boba tea or black pearl tea. Bubble tea reputedly gained its name as the drink forms bubbles when it is shaken up. Another theory is that the drink was named after the tapioca balls resembling bubbles at the bottom of the drink and served with an oversized straw. This sweet and refreshing iced drink can be made with any tea. The only prerequisite is that the bottom half of the cup is packed with jellylike pearls, or bubbles.