Bubble Tea, an Emerging Beverage Trend in Pakistan

Bubble Tea, an Emerging Beverage Trend in Pakistan

Bubble Tea in Pakistan

There is no doubt about the fact that Pakistanis love their tea. From their beloved Karak Chai to Kashmiri ‘Pink’ tea, to the refreshing 'Kahwa’ i.e. Green tea. There are never enough teas and comfort beverages for Pakistanis to try and that is exactly why Bubble teas are all the rage right now. 

But what is so special about these colorful, chilled drinks, and have we all been drinking tea wrong? *grabs a straw*

Bubble tea has taken the world by storm and Pakistan is no exception. We love a good trend, but bubble teas are more than just a fad. They have an interesting history and an even more interesting future. 

History and Origins of Bubble Tea

Bubble tea has many different names. Some like to call it milk tea. Others like to call it pearl tea, tapioca tea, and boba tea among others. While there isn’t any consensus on the origins of this drink, it is said that Bubble tea came into being as an experiment at the Taiwanese tea shop. The tea was made by adding pudding into iced tea and quickly became a bestseller at the tea shop.

The tea is called bubble tea because of the froth and bubbles that appear when you shake tea and milk. The bubbles in ‘Bubble tea’ today come from tapioca pearls (or boba) which are added to the tea.

Boba are edible balls made from partially cooked flour which are then added to the bubble tea. The flour used for making Boba balls is refined starch extracted from cassava root. The bread is gluten-free and flavorless (but can be flavored), creating a chewy texture that can be added to iced and warm beverages.

Here are some of the popular types of bubble tea

  1. Milk teas
  2. Fruit teas
  3. Iced teas
  4. Iced coffees
  5. Cocktails
  6. And more 

How Do You Drink Bubble Tea?

Now, the fun part. 

Drinking Bubble Tea is nothing short of an experience. The sealed plastic cups give you the perfect smoothie experience. You are going to need a thick straw to get the best boba tea-drinking experience. 

Qin Chai- Bubble Teas and More 

Qin Chai is a bubble tea pioneer, introducing the unique taste and experience of Bubble Teas in Islamabad, Pakistan. Located in Bahria Phase 4, Qin Chai brings you countless flavors of Bubble tea, including Herbal Jelly Milk Tea, Jasmine Green Bubble Tea, and Qin Chai Signature Milk Tea. 

Are you craving some Bubble Tea? 

Here’s how you can order yourself a refreshing tea now!