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Bubble tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s. At a time when traditional teahouses were searching for new ideas, they began combining freshly brewed tea with milk, sweetener, and boiled tapioca pearls. These pearls, made from cassava starch, gave the drink a completely new texture.
The combination of tea and chewable ingredients was new, surprising, and appealed especially to a young target group. Bubble tea was therefore not just a drink, but an experience – a crucial factor in its rapid success.
Following its success in Taiwan , bubble tea initially spread to other parts of Asia. In the 1990s and 2000s, it achieved a breakthrough in the USA, particularly in major cities with an international culinary scene.
From there, the drink made its way to Europe. Today, it is an integral part of modern beverage concepts and established in many countries – including Germany.
Bubble tea can be highly personalized. Customers can:
Choose a type of tea
Use milk or plant-based alternatives
Customize sweetness
Choose between different syrups and toppings
This freedom corresponds to the desire for individuality, which plays a particularly important role in the German market.
Unlike classic soft drinks, bubble tea offers a variety of textures in one cup. Tapioca pearls, popping boba, or jelly provide variety and make every sip unique.
The clear layers, the colors of the juice pearls, and the modern cups make the drink particularly attractive for social media. The drink is not just consumed, but also staged.
In Germany, bubble tea has evolved from a short-lived trend into a stable market segment. The drink is particularly popular:
in specialized bubble tea shops
in cafes with a modern concept
in the to-go and delivery service
for younger target groups and families
In the B2B sector, demand is also growing for bubble tea ingredients, syrups and toppings for the catering industry.
The drink offers several advantages for operators:
quick preparation
predictable costs
high margin
broad target group
Standardized ingredients such as tea bases, syrups and pearls ensure consistent quality – an important factor for professional use.
Bubble tea's success is no accident. The combination of tradition and innovation, individuality and economic viability makes it a contemporary beverage concept. Its history shows how a simple idea can become a global trend – with continued great potential in the German market.
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