Boba Tea, also known as bubble tea or pearl milk tea, is a popular Taiwanese beverage that combines tea, milk, granulated sugar, and chewy tapioca pearls. The base of boba tea is typically made with black, green, or oolong tea, which is mixed with milk or a non-dairy alternative and sweetened with sugar or flavored syrup. The distinctive feature of boba tea is the tapioca pearls, which are small, chewy balls made from the starch of the cassava root. These pearls are often referred to as "boba" or "bubbles," giving the drink its name. Boba Tea is usually served cold, with ice, and consumed through a wide straw to accommodate the boba and other toppings. If you don't have wide straws on hand, you can easily use a spoon to scoop out the boba pearls.