(CNN) — What do a sexy Hong Kong icon, a bankrupted entrepreneur and a failed military defense campaign have in common? They all contributed to the rise of bubble tea, the insanely popular Taiwanese ...

A classic Asian drink has become one of the US’s fastest-growing refreshments — creating a global food export stranglehold for Taiwan, its place of origin. Bubble tea, also known as boba, is named for ...

As much a textural marvel as a refreshing drink, bubble tea is one of Taiwan’s most renowned cultural exports. The eponymous ‘bubbles’ aren’t the result of carbonation, but a pile of chewy, sweet, ...

ROCKVILLE, Md (7News) — The 2023 Taiwan Bubble Tea Festival is happening this weekend at the Rockville Town Square in Rockville. Enjoy exciting music, dancing, and performances for a taste of ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). As much a textural marvel as a refreshing drink, bubble tea is one of Taiwan’s most renowned cultural exports. The eponymous ‘bubbles’ ...