The thought of chewing a beverage isn’t appealing in theory, and for the uninitiated, that first sip of bubble tea is surprising as a half dozen tapioca pearls slip up the extra-wide straw and cause ...

(CONSUMER REPORTS) — Maybe you’ve seen those colorful cups with oversized straws, filled with a sweet drink and chewy little pearls. Bubble tea, or boba, has become a favorite, especially with young ...

HONG KONG, Aug 8 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Bubble tea may be the new bellwether for the Chinese consumer. At least half a dozen boba-drink makers, including China’s largest chain by store count, Mixue ...

They've become as ubiquitous on British high streets as coffee shops—bubble tea outlets offering their Instagram-worthy drinks in countless flavor combinations. The Taiwanese beverage, a blend of ...

Food and Dining Editor from Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, Steph March, recently reviewed several trendy tea companies around the Twin Cities. Today, she joins us while our hosts delight in a taste ...

That photogenic cup of bubble tea may come with hidden downsides. Tapioca pearls made from cassava can absorb heavy metals like lead, and in large amounts they may slow digestion or even cause ...