Watermelon Bubble Tea

Bubble-tea shops are as prolific in Asia as coffee shops are in the United States, in San Francisco, we have several shops in Chinatown and Japantown. Bubble tea is a refreshing cold drink infused with fruit purées, powdered flavorings, tea, water, or milk. Whatever their flavor, they all have marble-sized tapioca pearls that sit at the bottom of the drink, resembling bubbles. The pearls have a slightly chewy consistency, not unlike gummy bears. Another signature trait is the fat straw that