Bubble Tea

Bubble Tea (also known as pearl tea, bubble tea or Boba Tea) was invented in Taiwan in the 1980s. Increasingly popular in Quebec in recent years, it can be enjoyed in a growing number of cafés and restaurants, much to the delight of fans of this sweet and fragrant drink.

Popping boba or tapioca pearls?

In Asia, Bubble Tea is a tea-based drink (cold or hot), to which tapioca pearls and milk, often flavoured, are added. At BubbleManiac, we have a soft spot for popping boba, inspired by molecular gastronomy, which are a marvellous substitute for tapioca. But we've got everything you need to make a classic Bubble Tea (check out the  Tapioca & Tea in our online shop), including a selection oftasty flavoured powders.​​


How are Bubble Tea bubbles made?

​The popping boba that BubbleManiacs love are small pearls created from agar-agar (vegetable gelatin). They do not contain any animal products or gluten. And the best part is that our fusion bubbles have an unrivaled flavor.

​Popping boba

A matter of straw

Whether you choose traditional tapioca or tasty popping boba to make your Bubble Tea, you'll need an oversized straw to enjoy this fragrant drink. You'll find everything you need in our Bubble Tea accessories section.​


How to make a homemade Bubble Tea?

Making your own homemade Bubble Tea is now possible, not to mention pleasantly easy! To make it, all you need is our starter kit. Then it's all a matter of imagination. The combinations between flavoured powders, popping boba (or tapioca) and jellys are endless! Check out our recommendations for preparing tapioca or tea, as required.

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