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What is Bubble Tea?
- Bubble tea is a popular tea drink from Taiwan that is made using tapioca pearls. The tapioca pearls are chewy and are usually seen at the bottom of the cup, the tea is poured over the pearls. Boba tea and bubble tea are essentially the same thing, and are used generally interchangeably in different parts of the world. According to Bubble Teaology, the term “bubbles” refers to the “bubbles” produced when shaking tea, not the tapioca pearls at the bottom of the cup. Most people, however, associate bubble tea with the tapioca pearls that we eat.
Where and when did Bubble Tea originate?
- Bubble tea originated from Taiwan in the 1940s
What are tapioca pearls?
- Tapioca pearls are edible translucent spheres produced from tapioca, a starch extracted from the cassava root.
Are the tapioca pearls gluten free?
- Yes, Tapioca is a starch extracted from cassava root, the plant is native to South America. It is a gluten free starch.
What’s the difference between fruit tea and milk tea?
- The most traditional form of bubble tea is milk tea. It varies per shop, but it may include no dairy or powdered creamers to whole milk, or alternative milks to condensed milks. No usage of powdered creamers is also a fundamental concept at SHAKING TANG; we only use fresh milk and cream to produce healthy bubble tea! Fruit tea also differs, since it can be milk-based. Fruit teas are infused with actual fruit or have cane syrup added to them. Consider your standard passion fruit or mango teas combined with a black tea or green tea base.
What is cheezo?
- Cheezo Tea typically refers to a foamy layer of milk, cream cheese that is sprinkled with sea salt placed on top of cold milk and fruit teas. It is advised to drink directly from the cup to enjoy the cheezo layer rather than using a straw to truly enjoy the cheezo layer.
Do you have alternatives for diary milk?
- Yes, soya milk and oat milk are available alternatives for diary milk at ShakingTang.
Can I change the ice and sweetness level of my bubble tea?
- Yes, the ice and sweetness levels can be adjusted to your preference, but it is recommended to try the default set for the bubble tea the first time you try it and then adjust accordingly.
Can I change the toppings of the bubble tea?
- Yes, the toppings can be changed based on your preference.