A popular import from Taiwan, the frothy beverage is a mix of tea, milk, sugar and giant black tapioca balls served hot or cold. The gummy rounds the size of small marbles are sucked up, with a little effort, through an extra wide straw. The craze began in Taiwan during the early '90s and made its way throughout Asia. The United States was the next stop, with tea shops debuting the drink in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle and New York. He opened a second San Francisco store this year, but said competition is fierce, with three tapioca milk tea shops on the same street.
Vendors hope to market it as a relatively healthy alternative to soft drinks or coffee.
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