There is a deep appreciation that Asian cuisine is all the rage as America is widening its horizons to flavorful food and beverages from across the largest continent with 48 countries. Today we venture to Taiwan, which concocted and gave us a reason to gulp down and celebrate the 5th National Bubble Tea Day. The fun, gelatinous balls made from tapioca starch were invented 40 years ago and gained popularity at night markets with Taiwanese youth. As adolescents came to the U.S. to study in the 90s, tea went along to college towns. In 2018, the bubble tea chain, Kung Fu Tea, requested that the particular date be added to the calendar, honoring the opening date of its first location eight years prior.

Boba Bliss: Exploring the World of Bubble Tea

BY Gabriela Reyes

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There is a deep appreciation that Asian cuisine is all the rage as America is widening its horizons to flavorful food and beverages from across the largest continent with 48 countries. Today we venture to Taiwan, which concocted and gave us a reason to gulp down and celebrate the 5th National Bubble Tea Day. The fun, gelatinous balls made from tapioca starch were invented 40 years ago and gained popularity at night markets with Taiwanese youth. As adolescents came to the U.S. to study in the 90s, tea went along to college towns. In 2018, the bubble tea chain, Kung Fu Tea, requested that the particular date be added to the calendar, honoring the opening date of its first location eight years prior. 

Accessibility to bubble, aka “boba tea,” aka “pearl tea,” has been made convenient with the arrival of large chains like Happy LemonShare Tea, LollicupDing TeaDabobaThe AlleyGong Cha, and of course, Kung Fu Tea opening one or more locations in Denver. My favorite is the classic milk tea, but shops typically offer an assortment of drinks and flavors for slushies, teas, smoothies, etc., to enjoy through your wide straw. Find the best spot and treat yourself to delicious tea and gummy bubbles at one of the following locations. 

Kuluka Boba

6030 W 92nd Ave Suite 300, Westminster, CO 80031

Tea and Bao

600 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203

Tiger Den Tea House

44 Springer Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gabriela Reyes

Gaby has been part of the Denver/Boulder food scene since 2015 when she moved to Colorado. While gradually losing her ability to eat due to six years of misdiagnosed food allergies, she became fascinated with the culinary scene. Gaby, aka The Restaurant Encyclopedia, has been DiningOut’s restaurant coordinator for food festivals since 2017 and joined the editorial team in 2022.
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