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Discovering The Quirky Bubbly Boba Tea

In recent years people have become more partial to ordering bubble tea or boba tea instead of their usual carbonated drinks. This 'chewy' beverage is a fixture in Asian restaurant menus and boba tea stalls have become just as ubiquitous in the malls. Traditionally tea drinking had a more esoteric consumer base but the introduction of bubble teas gave it mass market appeal and even managed to pique the interest of younger generations.

It is widely accepted that the beverage was made in a Taiwanese tea shop around 1980. To serve their patrons a new tea drinking experience, tapioca pearls were added to an infusion of either green or black tea. These were then called bubble teas or boba teas. Sucking on a big straw and chewing on the pearls seemed disconcerting to some at first, but the hype surrounding the new drink definitely turned hesitation into curiosity.As per the story, the beverage was prepared by shaking to mix all the ingredients together. This action produced bubbles in the mixture, hence the name. On one hand, a more widely accepted etymology of the boba tea is derived from the tapioca pearls which are popularly known among Asian cultures as 'boba.' 

There are bewildering versions of the original bubble tea recipe. People who make the beverage are at liberty to mix and match, and adjust proportions of the main ingredients. These variants seem to fall under three major categories, namely: fruit teas, milk or non-fruit teas, and combinations of both. Interestingly, flavors like coffee, chocolate, and sesame have become more popular choices eclipsing traditional fruit flavored teas. Nowadays, it is more common to have these drinks cold with slushie or smoothie consistencies. 

Teas have been considered as being more healthful compared to other commercial beverages. They are also known to decrease the risk of developing certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases. Tea has been a mainstay therapy for people with irregular bowel movements, high cholesterol and poor glycemic control. Recent studies also show that teas help in weight loss by increasing metabolism. 

Sadly, nowadays these healthy drinks have become laden with calories because of the artificial flavorings and unctuous crèmes that are incorporated in the traditional bubble tea recipe. Indubitably, it made tea more appealing and pleasurable. We just need to remember that some preparations aren’t as healthy and would only contribute inches to our waistlines.

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