“Personally, I am a fan of the classic milk tea with boba, but it certainly pairs well with other flavors, [such as] ube, strawberry, lychee, mango, [and] matcha,” said Lu. “My favorite part about boba isn't the taste though, it's the texture. There is something so fun about the chewiness of it.”

It's also worth noting that whilst the tea itself can last for 1-2 days, the pearls will only keep their consistency for around 3 to 6 hours, and may start to change after this time but is still tasty and safe to drink.

Boba tea is generally safe to drink, but you'll want to enjoy it in moderation. The beverage is usually high in sugar and calories and contains an additive that might lead to constipation. Drinking too much boba tea may increase your risk of diabetes and obesity.

Bubble tea (also known as pearl milk tea, bubble milk tea, tapioca milk tea, boba tea, or boba; Chinese: 珍珠奶茶; pinyin: zhēnzhū nǎichá, 波霸奶茶; bōbà nǎichá) is a tea-based drink that originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s.