⌛The History of Bubble Tea 🧋
- Sep 6, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 12
Invention 🧪
Bubble tea, also known as boba tea or pearl milk tea, emerged in Taiwan during the early 1980s, marking the inception of a global phenomenon. The invention of this unique beverage is attributed to the Chen San Ding tea shop in Taiwan☕, where innovative proprietors combined traditional milk tea with black sugar pearls. These pearls, made from tapioca starch derived from cassava roots, provided a distinctive chewy texture. 😋 This early experimentation set the stage for bubble tea’s local popularity.
Popularity🌟
By the mid-1980s, bubble tea had firmly established itself as a beloved local delicacy in Taiwan. Its appeal was rooted in its novel combination of flavors and textures, which quickly caught on across other Asian regions. 🏅 As word of mouth spread and local tea shops began to offer their own variations of the drink, bubble tea became a staple in tea culture throughout Asia. 🍵 This period marked the transition from a regional curiosity to a recognized trend within the continent.
Globalization🌍
The global expansion of bubble tea began in earnest during the late 1990s and early 2000s, as the beverage’s popularity surged beyond Asian borders. ✈️ Driven by the Taiwanese diaspora and the growing influence of social media, bubble tea made its way into East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and North America. The emergence of international chains and a diverse array of flavor options further propelled bubble tea into the global spotlight. ✨ Today, it stands as a quintessential example of a local innovation achieving worldwide acclaim, illustrating its enduring appeal across diverse cultures and demographics.🌐
🌎 The Rise of the Global Boba Tea Industry
In the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, bubble tea shops rapidly expanded in metropolitan areas and near university campuses. Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok significantly accelerated bubble tea’s global visibility, turning colorful drinks with tapioca pearls and popping boba into viral content.
The globalization of bubble tea also led to the development of international supply chains. Taiwanese bubble tea ingredient manufacturers began exporting:
Tapioca pearls
Popping boba (bursting boba)
Jelly balls
Agar jelly
Syrups and tea powders
As a result, the bubble tea industry transformed into a multi-billion-dollar global beverage market. Entrepreneurs worldwide recognized bubble tea as a scalable and profitable business model.
🌟 Exciting News! We are now offering our KeiFu Bubble Tea Training Course at the Global Bubble Tea Center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Whether you’re planning to open your own shop or expand your beverage line, this course gives you hands-on skills, expert coaching, and business insights to succeed.
Why join our course?✅ Practical, hands-on training using real equipment✅ Learn recipes for classic and trendy bubble tea flavors✅ Master tea brewing, toppings, menu design, and branding✅ Gain insider tips from industry experts✅ Receive an official certification upon completion
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This is a great opportunity to start your bubble tea journey with the support of KeiFu’s full-service team – from training, branding, layout consulting to raw material exports.
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