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Boba tea—a Taiwanese drink that consists of milk, tea and balls of tapioca—is all the rage right now. And yes, it is texturally exciting and downright delicious…but what is boba, exactly?
The tapioca pearls that give bubble tea its name were originally made from the starch of the cassava, a tropical shrub known for its starchy roots [6] which was introduced to Taiwan from South America during Japanese colonial rule. [7] Larger pearls (Chinese: 波霸/黑珍珠; pinyin: bō bà / hēi zhēn zhū) quickly replaced these. [8]
In today's puzzle, there are six theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top-half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word:
Tapioca pearls. A tapioca pearl, also known as tapioca ball, is an edible translucent sphere produced from tapioca, a starch made from the cassava root. [1] They originated as a cheaper alternative to sago in Southeast Asian cuisine. [2] [3] When used as an ingredient in bubble tea, they are most commonly referred to as pearls or boba. The ...
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Popping boba in bubble tea, being drunk through a straw. Popping boba, also called popping pearls, [1] is a type of boba used in bubble tea.Unlike traditional boba, which is tapioca-based, popping boba is made using the spherification process that relies on the reaction of sodium alginate and either calcium chloride or calcium lactate.
Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #582 on Monday, January 13, 2025. Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Monday, January 13, 2025 The New York Times
Alcoholic national drinks might be spirits consumed straight (like vodka in Russia), but more often, they are mixed drinks (such as caipirinhas in Brazil and Singapore Slings in Singapore), beer, or wine. Non-alcoholic national drinks include Coca-Cola in the United States, boba tea in Taiwan, and Thai iced tea in Thailand.