What is Boba? Boba, originally know as bubble tea, is a sweetly flavored tea beverage that was invented in Taiwan. Boba teas contain small tapioca balls or pearls called "boba". Most boba teas contain tea mixed with fruit syrup, milk and boba the drink is poured over ice and shaken. Ice blended bobas are also available in fruit smooth
ie flavors.
Bubble tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s, first spread to nearby East Asian countries, migrated to Canada before spreading to the United States.