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Hereof, how did bubble tea get its name?

Bubble tea was supposedly given its name due to the fact that when flavor is added to it and the drink is shaken up, it forms bubbles. Another theory is that that the tapioca balls that sit at the bottom of the drink resemble bubbles, and so the drink was named for them.

Also Know, who called boba? The one thing that everybody agrees upon is that the name “boba” is a reference to the 1980s Hong Kong sex symbol Amy Yip, whose nickname, “Boba,” is also a Chinese slang term for her most famous pair of physical assets. Since its beginnings, the basic tapioca iced tea recipe has evolved into an entire genre of drinks.

Also, is Boba the same thing as bubble tea?

Yes. Both the terms bubble tea and boba refer to the same drink. People from different region use different names for this drink. The balls in the bottom of the cup are made of tapioca pearls and that looks like bubble.

What does Boba mean in boba tea?

TIL that in boba tea, "boba" means large breasts, a slang for the chewy tapioca balls (or pearls) added to the drink. Close.