Boba is sealed to prevent spills and to let you shake it up before drinking. The straws are pointed at the end, similar to the tip of a hypodermic needle. The shape of the straw helps it continuously pull tapioca bubbles without suctioning to the bottom of the cup, and can also stab through the seal.
Now, I have no idea which reason is the cause of the straw’s design, if not both. It seems boba tea predates the design of the boba cup, so I like to think the straw was designed for the bubbles, and one day someone created a stabbable lid.
Interesting! I’ve never had boba tea and didn’t know that you could shake it. The thought of stabbing through the lid still feels a bit weird, but maybe that’s because I’m not used to it. And I can see how the straw’s design makes sucking up the bubbles easier. Thank you :3
It’s not a lid like a normal soda cup, but without a hole. It’s a piece of plastic film slightly thicker than cling wrap that’s sealed to the cup with adhesive. Go getcha some boba! It’s super delicious. I recommend Taro flavor.
Boba is sealed to prevent spills and to let you shake it up before drinking. The straws are pointed at the end, similar to the tip of a hypodermic needle. The shape of the straw helps it continuously pull tapioca bubbles without suctioning to the bottom of the cup, and can also stab through the seal.
Now, I have no idea which reason is the cause of the straw’s design, if not both. It seems boba tea predates the design of the boba cup, so I like to think the straw was designed for the bubbles, and one day someone created a stabbable lid.
Interesting! I’ve never had boba tea and didn’t know that you could shake it. The thought of stabbing through the lid still feels a bit weird, but maybe that’s because I’m not used to it. And I can see how the straw’s design makes sucking up the bubbles easier. Thank you :3
It’s not a lid like a normal soda cup, but without a hole. It’s a piece of plastic film slightly thicker than cling wrap that’s sealed to the cup with adhesive. Go getcha some boba! It’s super delicious. I recommend Taro flavor.