TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

BOBA [1 record]

Record 1 2006-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Beverages
DEF

A frothy mixture of iced tea, milk, and fruit juice, served over tapioca balls.

CONT

Bubble Tea is an international phenomenon, originated in Taiwan. It is a simple tea concoction mixed with tapioca pearls. The tapioca is slightly sweet with a chewy texture. These drinks are served cold or hot, and are typically offered in a number of different fruit flavors. The success of "bubble tea" has spread rapidly throughout the world.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
DEF

Mélange de thé froid ou chaud et de lait, parfumé de diverses saveurs, et de boules noires de la taille de petits pois [qui] permettent de mélanger la boisson.

OBS

[Les] boules noires, qui donnent son nom de thé aux perles, sont à base de tapioca.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: