5 Reasons to Love Boba Tea

Today (April 30) is National Bubble Tea Day, coined by the popular boba franchise Sharetea.

At this point, it seems nearly impossible to find someone who doesn't love those sugary, sweet drinks and chewy, juicy pearls. So, today, celebrate your love of bubble tea and remind yourself why it is so addicting by checking out our five reasons it's so irresistible.

There Are an Endless Amount of Flavors

Because it's super customizable, there's a bubble tea drink for everyone. Do you like gourmand flavors? There's chocolate and caramel milk. Do you prefer something fruity and tart? Go for strawberry or mango. Are you craving standard tea? You can get your everyday black tea with milk and tapioca pearls. Oh, and this also means you can shake up your order almost every day (which also makes boba kind of dangerous).

They're One of the Most Aesthetically Pleasing Drinks

If you're looking for somewhere aesthetic to snap a pic for your Instagram story, boba is the best drink. These days, you can get layered flavors for exciting colors, or they'll drizzle some syrup around the cup. Oh, and K-pop fans, you can go to a cup sleeve event, so now your picture can have a little decor with your favorite idol on it.

Also read about: A Definitive Ranking of the Most Popular Boba Franchises

A Boba Shop Is the Perfect Hangout Spot

Whether you're looking for a fun place to chill with your friends or a cute location for a date, we'll always argue that a boba shop is better than a café. The vibes are more fun, usually with vibrant decor and upbeat music, and bubble tea locations often stay open later than your average coffee shop.

The 'Bubbles' Are Tasty!

It wouldn't be boba without the pearls. Like the flavor of your drink, you can customize your topping to suit your taste buds. For example, you could keep it simple with the standard tapioca girls, but if you have a fruity drink, you might have strawberry-popping pearls. The possibilities are endless. These days, you can even make fun bubbles, like Hello Kitty or heart-shaped ones.

A New Way to Get Your Caffeine Fix

Say goodbye to energy drinks and coffee. You can get your daily caffeine fix from your next cup of bubble tea. These tea-based ones (matcha, black tea and more) can provide around 50 mg of caffeine, which is the ideal amount to give you that quick boost of energy without feeling jittery or anxious.

Heading to your favorite boba shop today? Take a picture for Instagram and caption it use one of THESE playful quotes.