A behind-the-scenes look at America's boba boom 04:53. The Taiwanese drink known as bubble tea is gaining popularity in the U.S., with more coffee and juice shops adding the iconic tapioca balls ...

Boba, also known as bubble tea, originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and arrived in the U.S. a decade later. At this point in 2021, it’s fairly ubiquitous in the Pacific Northwest.

Boba, also known as bubble tea, originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and has since transformed into a worldwide beverage craze. What began as a simple mix of black tea, milk, and chewy tapioca pearls ...