History
How many Taiwanese boba establishments claim to be the inventors of bubble tea?
Two establishments
What is the ratio of water to sugar in a simple syrup?
1:1 or 1/2 cup to 1/2 cup
Tapioca pearls
What generation can be attributed to pushing the popularity of boba in the US?
Gen Z
According to one account, in 1985 Xiu-Hui experimented with...
Adding tapioca pearls to milk tea
After tapioca pearls are cooked, what is added to them to enhance flavor?
Simple syrup
Soft, yellow, and breaks easily. What is this topping?
Custard pudding
Which parts of the drink are customizable?
Sweetness and ice levels
Around what time did shops in the US begin selling bubble tea and boba products?
1990's
Where is Hanlin Tea House from?
5 minutes
light, airy, and sits at the top of your drink. What is this topping?
Milk foam
Typically purple and has a creamy and slightly sweet flavor. What is this flavor?
Taro
What is the most popular tea base used in boba in the US?
Black tea
Lin Xiu-Hui is the tea director of what company's product department?
Chun Shui Tang
For one cup of tea, how much simple sugar and milk is added for one boba drink?
1 and 1/2 tablespoons of each
Comes in black chunks and has a mild, slightly bitter taste. What is this topping?
Grass jelly
Brown sugar
What is the current value of market share in the US for bubble tea drinks and products?
434 million
Bubble tea was initially meant for who when first invented?
Friends and family
How many bags of black tea are recommended for 4 cups of water?
8 bags of tea
What boba brand specializes in honey milk boba and tangerine green tea?
Milksha
What tea flavor requires tea that has been oxidized the longest relative to other teas?
In the year 2030, what is the expected market share of boba valued at?
750 million