A Blip on Boba

OK, so I'm hooked on a new drink (new to me, that is). In general, its called boba. So, since I've mentioned it to many of you, I figure I should put provide some explanations that are more informative than my cryptic descriptions over the phone.

Bottom line is boba means bubbles, and the 'bubbles' or boba, are small balls of tapioca. It's added to a lot of different beverages, commonly teas or milk teas. Some of my favorites are Boba Milk Tea, Coffee Milk Tea, Almond Milk Tea, Honey Milk Tea, and Thai Tea. (I tried Thai Tea w/ Egg pudding instead of boba last night... that was interesting).

Turns out, it came from Taiwan. Anyways, click here for an article on boba milk tea found on Wikipedia - which gives pictures and a much more interesting description of its history (go wikis!)

The place where I go is called Lollicup. It's in Tempe. Click here for their official site or here for a link to its location from Google. By the way, they also have really good steamed pork buns... and other food that's good if you're in a hurry.

So, the next time you are looking for something to drink that isn't the same 'ole thing (that means you "meat & potatos" types), go for boba!