CNN20d
The origins of bubble tea, one of Taiwan’s most beloved beverages
They all contributed to the rise of bubble tea, the insanely popular Taiwanese drink that’s taken the world by storm in recent years. And now, it’s back in the spotlight thanks to recent ...
National Geographic news25d
The story behind bubble tea, Taiwan’s iconic drink
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 ...
Mashable27d
Simu Liu, bubble tea, and 'Dragons' Den': Why TikTok is in an uproar
Clips from Canada's Dragons' Den have gone viral after guest Simu Liu called out bubble tea business Bobba for cultural appropriation. Now investing Dragon Manjit Minhas has withdrawn her $1 ...
Daily Mail26d
Bubble Tea company apologizes after Marvel star Simu Liu points out major issue with product on Dragons' Den
The controversy kicked off earlier this month after Marvel actor Simu Liu, 35, questioned the values Bobba drink creators Sebastien Fiset and Jessica Frenette had in mind with the bubble tea ...
Eugene Weekly2d
Best Tea Spot That Sells Local Art
By Samantha Sobel Portal Tea is a tea shop that’s been located in the heart of downtown Eugene since March 2021. With over 100 handcrafted teas, there is something on the Portal Tea menu for ...
The Independent26d
Boba tea brand in chaos after Simu Liu’s ‘cultural appropriation’ criticism sparks TikTok firestorm
According to Fiset and Frenette, Bobba offers “unique” ready-to-drink bubble tea with “popping boba.” Bubble tea typically combines flavorful milk or regular tea with chewy tapioca balls ...
CBC.ca25d
Bubble tea company apologizes after Dragons' Den cultural appropriation spat
The company, Bobba, sells a bottled version of boba tea, or bubble tea, which is typically made of cold tea and chewy tapioca pearls. It originated in Taiwan during the 1980s before it became ...
Los Angeles Times26d
Simu Liu asks fans to stop ‘bullying’ bubble tea brand amid ‘cultural appropriation’ stir
Simu Liu is hustling to turn down the heat on a Canadian bubble tea company after criticism of its televised sales pitch to the Marvel superhero boiled over online. After a video of ‘Barbie ...
Toronto Star26d
Simu Liu, bubble tea and cultural appropriation: How an episode of Dragons’ Den backfired for a Canadian business
A Canadian bubble tea company has apologized after actor Simu Liu raised concerns of cultural appropriation during an episode of CBC’s Dragons’ Den, prompting a backlash against the owners on ...
The Washington Post26d
Actor Simu Liu calls out boba company over cultural appropriation
So why is TikTok in an uproar over bubble tea — and cultural appropriation? The saga kicked off last week, when an episode of “Dragons’ Den” aired Thursday on Canadian network CBC.
CNN20d
The origins of bubble tea, one of Taiwan’s most beloved beverages
They all contributed to the rise of bubble tea, the insanely popular Taiwanese drink that’s taken the world by storm in recent years. And now, it’s back in the spotlight thanks to recent ...