Just like you’ll find a huge variety of bubble tea flavors to choose from, there are also a wide selection of toppings too. If you’ve ever looked at a boba shop’s menu, then you might have seen that there are different types of toppings you can get with your bubble tea.

There are classic toppings like regular tapioca pearls and then there are newer and more interesting add ons like different types of jellies, red bean, custard and more.

The question of “which boba topping is the best” is very subjective, but “which is the most popular add on” is a different question. In this article, we will dive into what the most popular bubble tea toppings are! You won’t believe how many boba toppings there actually are.

Let’s get started, shall we?

Tapioca Pearls, Bubbles and More

Tapioca pearls are by far the most popular bubble tea topping out there, it’s really the go-to topping for most boba drinks. This topping started it all and is the original topping enjoyed by many. One might say it’s the grandfather of bubble tea toppings!

Its creamy flavour makes it ideal for adding into milk-based drinks, while making it less so for simple iced teas. Some also put their own spin on egg pudding flavors by adding things like matcha into it, which is a nice touch as it takes away from the egg flavor that can put some people off.

Jelly for Bubble Tea

Types of jelly you might see on a bubble tea store menu include coconut jelly, rainbow jelly, herbal or grass jelly, and aiyu jelly.

If you’re from South East Asia, there’s a high chance you know what coconut jelly is. Coconut jelly, also known as nata de coco, is made from the fermentation of coconut water and is a common ingredient in many Asian desserts, shaved ices and drinks.

Cut into small long cubes, coconut jelly truly tastes like a tropical island in your mouth, with its unique chewy texture that really doesn’t resemble anything else on this list, and subtly sweet coconut taste.

Popping Boba

Unlike the tapioca-based chewy bubbles, we mentioned above, popping boba burst with flavored juices. Once you pop one in your mouth you’re pleasantly surprised with a refreshing splash of flavor.

If you’re curious to know, popping boba has a unique texture. On the outside of this boba topping, you’ll find a thin gel-like exterior that encloses whatever juice flavor you choose. When pressure is applied to this gel-like skin, the bubble bursts and juice is released!

Cheese Foam

Cheese foam is basically aerated milk so light and fluffy it sits perfectly on top of your drink until you stir it vigorously enough that it incorporates into the liquid underneath. Cheese foam on the other hand, brings an identifiable edge to the table.

Fluffy, creamy, cheesy, and sweet and savoury at the same time, cheese foam ticks all of your taste bud boxes.

Some people find cheese and tea to be too offensive of a flavour combination, but the ones that get past the initial mental impediment discover a whole new world. It’s like hazing, but with bubble tea.

Final Words

If you’ve already tried these toppings, let us know what you’re favorite one is below! As a major supplier, BODUO offers all kinds of toppings above and more for you to discover!

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