I Ran A Boba Tea Shop For A Day
Safiya Nygaard・29 minutes read
Boba, a popular drink with tapioca pearls, has an expanding culture globally with various flavors and toppings, leading to boba cafes and merchandise. The narrator collaborated with Kung Fu Tea in Virginia, learning to make different teas, toppings, and signature drinks, reflecting on the experience and considering future video ideas.
Insights
- Boba, a popular drink with tapioca pearls, milk, and tea, has a diverse global culture with various flavors and toppings, leading to the creation of boba tea cafes worldwide.
- The experience of running a boba shop for a day involved learning to prepare different teas, make toppings like tapioca pearls and pudding, and create signature drinks, showcasing the complexity and artistry behind crafting unique boba beverages.
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Recent questions
What is boba tea?
Boba, also known as bubble tea or pearl milk tea, is a popular drink made with black tea, milk, ice, and chewy tapioca pearls.
How is boba tea made?
Boba tea is made by steeping loose tea leaves in hot water, using giant pots and filter bags to strain the tea. Toppings like tapioca pearls, puddings, and jellies are added to the drink.
What are some popular boba tea flavors?
Popular boba tea flavors include oolong tea, green tea, Thai tea, and black tea, each offering a unique taste profile for the drink.
What are some common boba tea toppings?
Common boba tea toppings include tapioca pearls, puddings, jellies, and cheese foam, adding texture and flavor to the drink.
How do you make tapioca pearls for boba tea?
Tapioca pearls for boba tea are made by marinating tapioca starch in caramelized sugar syrup, boiling them to achieve a chewy texture, and soaking them in syrup for added sweetness.
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Summary
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Global Boba Culture Explored Through Shop Takeover
- Boba, also known as bubble tea or pearl milk tea, is a popular drink consisting of black tea, milk, ice, and chewy tapioca pearls.
- Boba culture has expanded globally, with various flavors, colors, and toppings, leading to the rise of boba tea cafes and merchandise.
- The opportunity arose for the narrator to run a boba shop for a day after receiving an email from a viewer working at a Kung Fu Tea shop in Virginia.
- The narrator, along with Tyler, decided to collaborate with the Kung Fu Tea shop in Charlottesville, Virginia, to learn about running a boba shop.
- The narrator spent two days training at the shop, with the first day focused on learning to prepare different types of tea, including black, green, oolong, and Thai tea.
- The process of preparing tea involves steeping loose tea leaves in hot water, using giant pots and filter bags to strain the tea.
- Toppings for boba drinks include various additives like tapioca pearls, puddings, and jellies, with the narrator learning to make traditional tapioca pearls.
- Tapioca pearls are made by marinating tapioca starch in caramelized sugar syrup, boiling them to achieve a chewy texture, and soaking them in syrup.
- The narrator also learned to make pudding, a sweet custard-like topping, and participated in creating a custom drink menu for the boba store takeover.
- The narrator practiced making signature drinks like "Bat to the Bone" and "Frankinmatcha," learning to mix ingredients, shake drinks, and use a sealer machine to finish the drinks.
15:19
"Cheese foam, boba, and matcha drinks"
- The cheese topping is sweet, interacting well with sesame seeds.
- Cheese theme park drink: oolong tea, brown sugar bobas, cheese foam.
- Cheyenne Hall: milk and black tea ombre drink with boba pearls.
- Been There Worn Bat: iced matcha with red beans, blended not shaken.
- Oreo Subscribed: tea-free combo with brown sugar bubbles, oreo crumbles, ice, lactate.
- Berry Me and Boba: includes regular and crystal boba, rose hip powder, lemon juice.
- Longan for the Nineties: honey and green tea with mango jelly, not overly sweet.
- Day two at Kung Fu Tea: nervous about turnout, serving drinks to customers.
- Running the shop: rotating through stations, struggling with POS system.
- Menu items ordered, Berry Me and Boba most popular, Oreo Subscribed close second.
30:09
"Bobashop chaos leads to full-time offer"
- After a long day running a boba shop, the narrator experienced a rush of customers before closing at 8 p.m., reflecting on the chaotic yet rewarding experience of learning the trade from Megan, who eventually offered a full-time position despite losing her voice from instructing.
- The narrator expressed interest in experimenting with bubble tea making independently, particularly intrigued by boba-making equipment like the shaker machine, contemplating future video ideas to justify purchasing one for their office, thanking viewers, Megan, Kung Fu Tea, and the Streamies for their support and promotion.
