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Bubble milk tea, also known as pearl milk tea or boba milk tea, is a popular drink that originated in Taiwan in the 1980s. It is now widely available in restaurants and bubble tea shops throughout the United States and other parts of the world.

Bubble milk tea is made by combining tea, milk, and sweetener, and adding chewy tapioca pearls, or "boba," to the bottom of the cup. The tapioca pearls are made from tapioca starch, which is extracted from the roots of the cassava plant. The pearls are typically black in color, but they can also be clear or flavored.

To make bubble milk tea, the tea is first brewed and sweetened to taste. Then, milk is added to the tea and the mixture is heated until it is hot or steamed until it is warm. The tapioca pearls are cooked separately by boiling them in water until they are soft and chewy. Once the pearls are cooked, they are added to the bottom of a cup and the tea and milk mixture is poured over them. The drink is typically served with a wide straw that is large enough to allow the pearls to be sucked up through the straw.

There are many variations of bubble milk tea, and the ingredients and flavors can vary depending on the region and the individual preferences of the person making the drink. Some common flavors include original (made with black tea and milk), Thai tea, matcha (green tea), and fruit-flavored teas. Some bubble tea shops also offer alternative milk options, such as almond milk or soy milk, and some offer toppings in addition to or instead of tapioca pearls, such as jelly cubes, popping boba, or pudding.

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