Sweet, creamy tea swimming with chewy tapioca boba pearls — otherwise known as bubble tea — was originally invented in Taiwan in the 1980s, but it’s never been more popular in the U.S.

Also known as boba tea, bubble tea blends tea, milk, sugar, and chewy tapioca pearls—fondly referred to as ‘bubbles’ or ‘boba’. Typically served cold in tall cups with oversized straws, the drink is ...

PHOENIX — Gong cha, a bubble tea brand founded in Taiwan nearly two decades ago, has signed a deal to bring its first stores to Arizona. The fast-growing beverage franchise, which has more than ...