Boba tea, also commonly referred to as "bubble tea," "pearl milk tea," or simply "boba," is a popular drink that originated in Taiwan in the 1980s. The beverage combines milk tea with chewy tapioca balls or pearls. The foundation of boba tea is usually made from black tea, green tea, or oolong tea. AKI supplies provide many other options that you can add to boba tea such as fruit jam, jelly, and popping boba. Many boba teas are creamy due to adding milk, condensed milk, or a non-dairy creamer. Sugar syrup or honey is commonly added to sweeten the drink.