Entry 2 : This just in, Boba!
What is Boba? For this weeks (self generated) blog post I decided to talk about a personal favorite of mine, boba tea. After reading a few of my peers questions asking what a boba drink is, I thought it would be cool to go into depth on this amazing little drink. For starters a little history on this new trendy beverage. It has gotten exetremly popular amongst the newer generations, however what exactly makes it so delicious? It had originated in East Asia appearing in many cafes and social bars as a hot cup of tea with a tasty treat at the bottom. The name itself was generated because of the distinguishable pearls at the bottom. (these are popping pearls) Pearls? These small pearls are either made out of tapioca (comparable to bland gummy bears) or liquids that contains different flavors that pop as you chew. I prefer the tapioca pears, however the popping pears have an array of flavors for example: mango, strawberry, pineapple, etc. Now...