(CNN) — What do a sexy Hong Kong icon, a bankrupted entrepreneur and a failed military defense campaign have in common? They all contributed to the rise of bubble tea, the insanely popular Taiwanese ...

Bubble tea or boba has become a catch-all for a cavalcade of refreshing, comforting, and downright intriguing liquids. These range from the classic milk tea (typically black, green, or oolong) and ...

As you take your first sip from the wider-than-average straw, the milky sweet flavor of tea and chewy tapioca pearls overwhelm your tongue. Topped with your choice of fruit jelly or egg pudding, the ...

Boduo International, a major bubble tea supplier, is expanding on Long Island with a 20,000-square-foot industrial lease in Hauppauge.