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For a nonalcoholic treat, perhaps a tall glass of Bubble Tea might be the refreshment you seek. This classic Asian beverage originated in Taiwan and appears to be gaining in popularity. You can make your own, but it's probably easier to find a place close to you where this frothy treat is served. Tapioca pearls are cooked and steeped in boiling water, then cooled and covered in syrup. They then get the other ingredients (tea, fruit, milk, and other flavoring) added in, the concoction gets stirred up and served with a big-assed straw to allow you to suck up the chewy tapioca "bubbles" that reside on the bottom of the glass. This beverage is also known as "boba" which is used to describe it because it has the same texture as female breasts. That's a guarantee to get MY attention. But if YOU need to know more:
History of Bubble Tea
The Tale of 'The Bubble Tea Origin'
Bubble Tea: fun, colourful, tasty and even chewy!
Bubble Tea: FAQ