Bring on the Boba: 5 Great Places to Grab Bubble Tea

It’s chewy, it’s slurpable, it’s creamy, it’s sweet—it’s all the things kids love. If you’re unfamiliar, boba tea, also referred to as bubble tea or pearl tea or a host of other names, is a Taiwanese beverage made popular in Asia before it caught on in the States. Boba refers to the chewy, dark tapioca balls that most commonly fill the bottom of the cup, but some places use seeds, cubes of jelly, and other enjoyable textural contrasts you can gulp up those fat straws. Ready to try? Click through the gallery to see our favorite places for boba tea.

Have your kids tried bubble tea before? Where’s your favorite place to indulge? Let us know if we’ve missed your fave spot in the Comments below!

— Chelsea Lin