bubble tea

American  

[buhb-uhl tee] / ˈbʌb əl ˌti /

noun

bubble teas plural

1. a frothy East Asian beverage consisting of sweetened tea with milk or flavorings, usually served over black pellets, or pearls, of tapioca.

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bubble tea British  

noun

1. a cold drink, originally from Taiwan, of tea infused with fruit flavouring, shaken to produce bubbles, and served over tapioca pearls in a clear cup. It is usually drunk through a very wide straw

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Usage

What does bubble tea mean? Bubble tea, also known as boba, is a Taiwanese drink of tea infused with milk or fruit and served over tapioca balls, called bubbles or boba. How is bubble tea pronounced?[ buhb-uhl tee ]

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• bubble teas
  plural

Etymology

Origin of bubble tea

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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From BBC • Dec. 4, 2023