Just an FYI for those who think it's the same thing as tapioca...it's not. The "bubbles" in bubble tea are actually made from yam flour. They are a similar texture to sago and tapioca...you also have to soak them in water and wait for them to "inflate" a bit before they're ready for consumption. I personally don't like the stuff (even though I was in Hong Kong when they first began to be popular about 10 years ago and have tried all forms of it), but there are many, many, many versions out there. Enough that I keep trying one every time something particularly exotic is displayed on the menu. One thing I do like, which is often offered at bubble tea establishments in Asia and in cities like New York and LA, is nata de coco. They're like cool little coconut jellies in your drink...yumm...try it if you see it.
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Just an FYI for those who think it's the same thing as tapioca...it's not. The "bubbles" in bubble tea are actually made from yam flour. They are a similar texture to sago and tapioca...you also have to soak them in water and wait for them to "inflate" a bit before they're ready for consumption. I personally don't like the stuff (even though I was in Hong Kong when they first began to be popular about 10 years ago and have tried all forms of it), but there are many, many, many versions out there. Enough that I keep trying one every time something particularly exotic is displayed on the menu. One thing I do like, which is often offered at bubble tea establishments in Asia and in cities like New York and LA, is nata de coco. They're like cool little coconut jellies in your drink...yumm...try it if you see it.