What are popping boba pearls called?

Popping pearls, also known under other aliases, such as popping boba, bursting boba, bursting bubbles, juice balls, or popping bubbles. They are liquid-filled bubbles of fruit flavored juices that pop in your mouth when consumed.

What's the difference between boba and popping boba?

Popping boba is popular for its burst of real fruit juice when chewing, bringing the idea of flavored boba to the next level. However, popping boba differs from flavored boba because it is not tapioca. Again, popping boba is created through a chemical and physical reaction to calcium.

What is Boba Made From?

Boba's most popular use is in bubble tea, which is also called pearl tea, tapioca tea, or (confusingly enough) boba. The term "boba" is used interchangeably to refer to the tapioca pearls at the bottom of the drink and to the drink itself. Traditional bubble tea is often made by layering the prepared boba, then pouring in black or green tea that has been made creamy with milk, sweetened condensed milk, or some type of cream. You can also often get other drinks — like smoothies, slushies, or even coffees — with boba included at some bubble tea shops.

What Is Boba?

Created in Taiwan in the 1980s, with much dispute over what exact region and shop originated it, bubble tea establishments began popping up in india by the '2010s. Today, it's hard to visit any major city without seeing one of these trendy drink cafes, many of which serve snacks and treats alongside their specialty beverages. But what exactly is boba, the chewy little spheres at the bottom of your drink