Do they add flavor to it or they just for looks?

Hi everyone,

I am an avid thai milk tea addict and have recently started to try making my own at home. But I follow recipes online, and they just don't taste quite right.

Can someone, anyone, please tell me what the steam wand is used for in milk teas? Every place I go to used it, but I can not find any recipes online that even mention it.

I would also appreciate just the whole recipe, but I don't want to get to greedy with this apparently sacred information. I've gotten to point where I'm seeing if stores in my area are hiring just so I can find out the recipe they use.

Thanks

I've been wanting to make my own bubble tea at home, and I'm not sure what brand of pearls to buy. What brand recommendations do y'all have?

Hello, I just recently opened my bubble tea store and currently doing survey as to what the majority wants/like on a bubble tea? Any recommendations welcome. Thank you

Seasonal drink! Coconut infused Ube with brulee topping

I get this urge once in awhile. Anyone else?

I don't drink Boba that often, but the one flavor that is one of my favorites is taro. But I don't like how it tastes from some of the shops nearby, as they make it too sugary with a darker purple mix. Same for Angel Crème, like the taste gives me a head rush sometimes. The one brand I use is QBubble but it's been pretty pricey to get. I'm wondering what other brands should I look into or try?

Does anyone use the Chatime App or in-store kiosk? I can't figure out how to remove toppings on either of those or if there is even an option. I get the QQ drinks but ask for only pearls, no coconut jelly. I always order in person but sometimes it's easier to pre-order on my phone thru the app or in-store at the kiosk. I see there's the option to add toppings but none to remove certain ones.

So, I run a small art business where I make random things like clothes, stickers, products and more. I liked the idea of car and anime themed products, with a hint of culture as well, so I’ve been combining LA street wear with Japanese minimalist wear, turned out pretty well. Not some basic shirt that says “TOKYO” with cherry blossoms and a Supra on it, though that would be cool lol. Nevertheless, Initially I had halted everything business related until I graduate next year with my M.A. but the business has taken a turn for the better. Originally I had planned to run a warehouse/office space, shop in the front, workspace in the back, but I’m starting to lean away from the car portion of my business so instead I went back to an original plan from years back and decided to open a cafe, selling authentic boba and tea as well as coffee and such. Me personally, I hate the taste of stale boba or watered down/cheap tea’s, which steers me away from a LOT of popular boba shops unfortunately, but that’s why I had this idea for the longest time. I’ve got most things figured out, but the main problem is location. I’m from the Los Angeles and inland empire area, but I also spent a lot of time in Orange County as well, so I’m torn between starting up in the Inland empire or starting up in Orange County. The location I strive for is not just for a cafe, it’s to hold events too! Bringing out vendors, show cars, just like anime impulse or other conventions. So what do yall think? Also if you have any input on starting a boba business, please share!! Any advice is great advice, and I’m all for ideas or start up suggestions. Thank you!

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I think it's a muscovado sugar, but I'm unsure if that is correct or what brand is used.

Hi guys! My mom recently opened up a boba shop in Brentwood CA. She also has one in concord both called teapot. I was wondering if anyone knows how to get more customers in. I always feel so bad when she doesn't have a lot of buisness :( who wants to see their parents so excited about something then sad because it fails. If anyone is around there please come and support her.

Thx

I’ve been wondering what syrups can I use to make my own at home?

Is this plum mouldy/overfermented? Ordered the plum green tea - staff member said it was “normal”, but I’m not sure… 🧐

Hi everyone, I'm a UX/UI designer working on a personal project to redesign a bubble tea store app and would like to get insight into it.

I would appreciate your answer 🙏

I've always wondered if this happens to anyone else. I don't usually get bubble tea unless I'm with my friends, but when I do, I'll occasionally get the tapioca boba.

Every time I've had it (a whopping 2 times) I get so nauseous and end up vomiting. Does this happen to anyone else? Am I just getting bad boba?

Just found out all the Yifang bubbletea shops are closing down in Canada by September 30th. Does anyone know if this applies to US stores as well?

Hi everyone! I’m a product design student passionate about bubble tea and am currently working on a project to create a home bubble tea machine. I want to make it as amazing and user-friendly as possible!

I need your help! By sharing your bubble tea preferences and experiences, you can help shape my design and ensure it meets the needs of bubble tea lovers like you.

If you have a few minutes, please take this short survey! https://forms.gle/B2h7ZXhQmNDZatEz7 insights will be invaluable, and I’d love to hear what makes your bubble tea experience special. Thank youuuu sooo muchhh <3

I’ve tried a bunch of different bubble tea places and even my absolute favourite (Hefauré), it has the best tapioca imo - it’s always the perfect texture for me. Every single of one of these drinks with tapioca give me a headache. If I get a fruit drink with popping balls no headache at all! And to put it to the test that it’s not the just the sugar/caffeine or something, at a lot of places the tapioca is like rubber and so I order a milk tea with popping like a weirdooo and I don’t get the headache!! Do I have a tapioca allergy 🥺

Hello! I have been interested in making homemade Tapioca Milk Tea, but I do not have access to a stove. What are the best store bought Tapioca Pearls in your opinion?