Bubble Tea consists of a mixture of sweetened tea, milk or soy, and tea flavorings. The beverage is shaken, producing the small bubbles characteristic of the name. Black gummy-like balls made of tapioca, called "pearls," sit at the bottom of the cup. The pearls are sipped through a wide straw along with the drink, providing something fun to chew on with every sip.

What are tapioca balls?

Tapioca balls also known as black pearls or boba, is derived from the starch of the cassava root. When cooked perfectly, the tapioca ball becomes a sweet chewy treat with a gummy-bear like texture about 1/4 of an inch in diameter.

Note: Cassava root is a staple food in many parts of Africa, South America & Asia and is found throughout the humid tropics. Roots are prepared much like potato.

An hour is required to prepare the tapioca, and in the preparation and cooking of the tapioca, the pearls expand considerably. After this period, the tapioca is drained, poured into a light sugar syrup solution, and ready to serve. We cook ours fresh daily.

What is the origin of Bubble Tea?

Bubble Tea originated in Taichung, Taiwan during the early 1980s. A Taiwanese tea shop experimented with cold milk tea by adding fruit, syrup, candied yams and tapioca balls. Although the drink was not popular at first, publicity from a Japanese television show caused businessmen to take notice. The drink became well known throughout Asia in the 1990s.

During the late 1990s, in United States and Canada, bubble tea began to gain popularity in major North American cities with large Asian populations, mainly those on the West Coast. This unique beverage has received attention in American mainstream media. Bubble tea has spread internationally through Chinatowns and other overseas Asian communities.  Bubble tea can also be found in major European cities, such as London and Paris.

Is it carbonated?
No. Bubble Tea drinks are specially flavored tea infusions,
mixed with or without milk, with added textures of tapioca or jellies.

Do all the drinks have tea in it?
Yes, about 10% of the drink is tea based. We use the finest green tea for the light taste and high anti-oxidants that is contained in green tea.

What are the JELLIES?
The flavored jellies are made from the coconut meat. Jellies are served in small cubes and has a sweet, crunchy consistency (Jelly Flavors: Mango, Pineapple, Lychee, Green Apple and Tropical Blend).

Do you have to put tapioca or jelly in the drinks?
No. You can have any drink without any added texture.

Can you make hot Bubble Teas?
Yes. We offer a few hot bubble tea varieties. Try a Milk Tea or Flavored Tea.

How to order a Bubble Tea:

When ordering, customers are often asked whether they want  "pearls" in their beverages, and the term refers to the tapioca balls. Another alternative to the traditional tapioca balls are "jellies", a lighter option. Jellies are served in small cubes and has a sweet, crunchy consistency (Jelly Flavors: Mango, Pineapple, Lychee, Green Apple and Tropical Blend). You can have your bubble tea in 2 ways, Milk Tea style (shaken and poured over ice) or Blended (slushy style)