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BOBA MILK TEA [1 record]

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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

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