Ever had Boba Tea? Boba tea is a tropical smoothie made with tapioca pearls. These pearls are made from tapioca starch that comes from the potato cassava plant. These little pearls taste like gelatin and take on the color of whatever fruit smoothie they are in. Boba tea is popular in Vietnam.
Today I had a Taro fruit (also called dasheen) Boba tea. Taro fruit grows in the Pacific Islands, as well as in Africa and China. It can be grown here in the Sunshine State as well. The Boba tea had a purple color, which comes from the Taro fruit. I took one of the pearls out and put it on the napkin next to the smoothie, so I could share this with everyone!
I had never had this before and have to admit, the little pearls take some getting used to. The taro fruit smoothie was wonderful and something I will certainly have again!
I love trying new and exotic things out and this was a real treat!
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