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07-17-2003, 12:28 PM

have you guys tried this drink? i love this stuff =), so im making it at home instead of constantly buying it at a tapioca place, but i can't seem to get it right:

bought some thai tea from a local asian market, brewed it, added sugar, ice and poured regular whole milk at the top.... tastes okay, but it seems creamier and darker orange in the restauraunts... am i missing something??

BlackWolf · 07-17-2003, 12:47 PM

The Boba balls!

ShagginJet · 07-17-2003, 12:51 PM

They most likely use a pre-boxed tea at the resturant and then maybe even a soy milk. You can usually ask them what tea they use and they'll tell you. We have Trader Joe stores over here in LA and they carry a lot of that stuf. You should also try Chai tea, good stuff.

BlackWolf · 07-17-2003, 12:52 PM

Try this website......http://www.bobateastore.com/

ShagginJet · 07-17-2003, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BlackWolf
The Boba balls!

^^ Yes, Maybe it's because you have no balls...?

sohc_vtec 2NR · 07-17-2003, 01:03 PM

what's a boba ball?

07-17-2003, 01:04 PM

I never drank the thai iced milk tea, and maybe in Bangkok.

I drank the japanese bubble mint tea.

BlackWolf · 07-17-2003, 01:10 PM

Look at the website. It explains better than I could but let me try. Boba balls are large tapioca balls, like tapioca pudding balls on a larger scale, like marble size. You put them in what ever drink you'd like and it adds a different texture not really a taste unless you flavor them seperately. It's like big gummy bears without the sticky chewy. You also use a bigger straw to suck them through. Looks wierd but tastes good. Balls are good!!

07-17-2003, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BlackWolf
Try this website......http://www.bobateastore.com/

wow, what a cool site!

i got no balls!! i might consider buying a bunch, its pretty cheap =)

Quote:

Originally posted by sohc_vtec 2NR
what's a boba ball?

large round black tapioca balls, they can be called "boba" or "(tapioca) pearls".

Most places usually serve them with larger diameter straws which are just right for the balls to go through. they're fun to chew while you drink. they sorta have a nice taste but you'll have to try it for yourself if you get the chance!

Theres a bunch of tapioca (not pudding) places in the bay area and i seen them around elsewhere (seattle). My friends and i sometimes kick it and drink while we talk about stuff, the drink makes it more enjoyable =) hahahhaha

ebpda9 · 07-17-2003, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BlackWolf
.... Balls are good!!

LOFL

*pdiggitydogg* · 07-17-2003, 04:57 PM

ive had chi tea...its tea w/ milk and sugar...probably similar

although, chi tea is supposed to be served hot and I only drink it cool

BlackWolf · 07-17-2003, 05:23 PM

From what I understand, you can make it with milk, too. I've heard of one called Pearl Milk Tea. Sounds gross but it's really good. I'm not sure from which exact culture though. Check a Google search under boba tea, there's like pages of links...

07-17-2003, 11:16 PM

boba is also slang for nipple

sohc_vtec 2NR · 07-17-2003, 11:30 PM

i know what it is now...its what we use for "gulaman"! hahaha

i think..

07-18-2003, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by aznriceownz
boba is also slang for nipple

Finally, I think that's the explanation I've been looking for. I was going to post a question asking what an alternate meaning for boba was. It's a Cantonese slang term, no? I was out with my Chinese posse one day, and we were talking about pearl drinks, and one guy mentioned they were called boba more on the west coast than here....all the Cantonese speakers started to laugh, but the Mandarin speakers had no clue what they were laughing about.....and they wouldn't tell us. Those bastards!

Avacado Milk is my fav. Mmmmmmmm good. But it's not as good with pearls. Coconut milk and taro milk are awesome with pearls.

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07-17-2003, 12:28 PM	#1
rakugaki Posts: n/a	thai iced milk tea have you guys tried this drink? i love this stuff =), so im making it at home instead of constantly buying it at a tapioca place, but i can't seem to get it right: bought some thai tea from a local asian market, brewed it, added sugar, ice and poured regular whole milk at the top.... tastes okay, but it seems creamier and darker orange in the restauraunts... am i missing something??

07-17-2003, 12:47 PM	#2
BlackWolf La Loba Loca Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,016	The Boba balls! __________________ Does the noise in my head bother you??

07-17-2003, 12:51 PM	#3
ShagginJet Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,584	They most likely use a pre-boxed tea at the resturant and then maybe even a soy milk. You can usually ask them what tea they use and they'll tell you. We have Trader Joe stores over here in LA and they carry a lot of that stuf. You should also try Chai tea, good stuff. __________________ RECENTLY UPDATED!!! 5-20-04 http://63.249.135.19/hdrive/car/index.htm

07-17-2003, 12:52 PM	#4
BlackWolf La Loba Loca Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,016	Try this website......http://www.bobateastore.com/ __________________ Does the noise in my head bother you??

07-17-2003, 01:03 PM	#6
sohc_vtec 2NR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kenosha, WI Age: 39 Posts: 1,137	what's a boba ball? __________________ RICE....is good

07-17-2003, 01:04 PM	#7
pbateson Posts: n/a	I never drank the thai iced milk tea, and maybe in Bangkok. I drank the japanese bubble mint tea.

07-17-2003, 01:10 PM	#8
BlackWolf La Loba Loca Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,016	Look at the website. It explains better than I could but let me try. Boba balls are large tapioca balls, like tapioca pudding balls on a larger scale, like marble size. You put them in what ever drink you'd like and it adds a different texture not really a taste unless you flavor them seperately. It's like big gummy bears without the sticky chewy. You also use a bigger straw to suck them through. Looks wierd but tastes good. Balls are good!! __________________ Does the noise in my head bother you??

07-17-2003, 04:57 PM	#11
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 41 Posts: 10,579	ive had chi tea...its tea w/ milk and sugar...probably similar although, chi tea is supposed to be served hot and I only drink it cool

07-17-2003, 05:23 PM	#12
BlackWolf La Loba Loca Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,016	From what I understand, you can make it with milk, too. I've heard of one called Pearl Milk Tea. Sounds gross but it's really good. I'm not sure from which exact culture though. Check a Google search under boba tea, there's like pages of links... __________________ Does the noise in my head bother you??

07-17-2003, 11:16 PM	#13
aznriceownz Posts: n/a	boba is also slang for nipple

07-17-2003, 11:30 PM	#14
sohc_vtec 2NR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kenosha, WI Age: 39 Posts: 1,137	i know what it is now...its what we use for "gulaman"! hahaha i think.. __________________ RICE....is good

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