Question: are boba teas bad for you?
Answer: One boba, milk tea with pearls, can have 36 grams of sugar — as much as a can of soda. Put down the boba, Asian America. Those tapioca balls and sweetened drinks, when consumed too often, can cause major health problems. One boba, milk tea with pearls, can have 36 grams of sugar — as much as a can of soda.