Over the last few years, you've probably noticed bubble tea shops at your local mall or popping up in your community. Or maybe you’ve seen the drink on the menu at your favorite Asian restaurant.

Well, they’re not really bubbles, but tapioca pearls mixed into the drink. The problem is there’s not enough tapioca starch, due to shipping delays from Asia. Originally from Taiwan, boba tea, aka ...

Boba tea is the latest product facing a shortage in the U.S. as bubble tea shops are running out of tapioca. Business owners have warned customers that there may be a shortage over the next few weeks ...

Comin’ straight outta Cali, I always made boba milk tea my slurping situation. After arriving in Miami and taking subsequent trips to New York, though, I learned that the sweet liquid with balls was ...

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Boba Tea is a new drink spot set to come to the Landing at Northpark in Spring 2026. According to a state permit, the new ...

Port Orange is looking a little sweeter for boba tea lovers since Hi! Boba Tea opened Monday after months of preparation documented on the eatery’s social media pages. The new shop, which sits within ...

If you’ve never tried bubble tea, now’s a good time to start! April 30 is National Boba Day, and we’ll definitely using it as an excuse to indulge. Boba, also known as bubble tea, is a tea-based drink ...

Boba tea, also known as bubble tea or pearl milk tea, is named after the signature chewy balls of tapioca that bob near the bottom of the cup. The sugary drink originated in Taiwan, where boba is as ...

Computer chips, Heinz ketchup packets and now bubble tea. Bubble tea products, also called boba, are becoming harder to find as another COVID-19-related shortage takes hold. The San Francisco ...