It seems these delicious pearls are filled with actual coffee and yes, Starbucks created their own name for what is essentially a boba. In the case of Starbucks’ new boba drinks it seems they are offering the “popping” pearl version not to be confused by the dark and chewy bobab that dots most Asian style tea houses. The tea base is usually black or green tea but can also be paired with syrups like peach and strawberry for a fruity flavor as well, or as Starbucks set out to create, coffee flavored. The Taiwanese originated boba is used in bubble tea, pearl tea and tapioca tea, each name different, depending which part of the country you live in. What are boba or these “coffee popping pearls?”īoba is made from tapioca starch and are often called “tapioca pearls.” They’re small deliciousness, often simmered in a brown sugar syrup or honey, which gives them their sweet taste and dark color. You’ve possibly even seen several bubble-tea stores opening up in your neighborhood over the last couple of years. Similar to boba, these “coffee pearl” drinks are undeniably on trend for those of us who are boba lovers. Those of you that live in Bellevue, Washington and near 73030 El Paseo, Palm Desert, California are the lucky testers of “Coffee Popping Pearls” drinks, according to TikTok user What exactly are these Starbucks boba coffee drinks being tested as two new iced coffee beverages? Starbucks is testing a couple of new iced coffee Starbucks boba drinks for a limited time at two stores in the United States this winter. Starbucks is well known for introducing new and delicious food and beverages for us to indulge in. Read our disclosure policy.įollow us on Instagramfor more fun food ideas for kids! Starbucks is capitalizing on the boba drink trend and coming out with its own “Coffee Popping Pearls” similar to the popular Asian boba drinks. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.
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