As much a textural marvel as a refreshing drink, bubble tea is one of Taiwan’s most renowned cultural exports. The eponymous ‘bubbles’ aren’t the result of carbonation, but a pile of chewy, sweet, ...

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While bubble tea (also known as boba) originated in Taiwan during the late 1980s, the crave-able drink has become a serious crowd-pleaser in many countries, the U.S. included. And what’s not to love?

OROVILLE — Seated at a sunny window-side table at Shake Tea in downtown Oroville, sisters Kristelle and Michelle Adams enjoyed a variety of treats with their aunt Melinda Withington in early March.