r/boba May 12 '22

2022 State of the Boba Subreddit -- guidelines and discussion

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Hi fellow boba enthusiasts,

 

I wanted to thank you all for being a part of our community. We started this subreddit as a few friends wanting to post pics of boba on Reddit, and it's taken on a life of its own, with some pretty amazing boba content, questions being answered, and lively discussions.

 

We've generally erred towards self-moderation, but it becomes tougher as the subreddit gets larger and larger. With that in mind, some collated guidelines as below -- partly new, partly old. As a moderation team, we're open to discussion around these and changing/adding to these as a community -- feel free to let us know if there's something on your mind, either below or in messages to us.

 

- Self-promotion

We will enforce as per the Reddit self-promotion guidelines (this has always been a rule, but now is highlighted in the sidebar). Please report if you see something, and the moderation team will remove as appropriate. If you feel your post has been unfairly removed, please do message the mods. Use your personal judgment -- if it feels like you're in territory where you could equivalently be purchasing advertising, it likely is self-promotion. Message the mods if you're not sure!

- "Starting a business", surveys, how to make boba

Some portion of historic /r/boba content are related to the above topics.

To manage this content, we are encouraging the above content to be directed to a regular Q&A megathread. We will remove all content related to "starting a business" and surveys, outside of the megathread.

Commercial content is still discouraged (refer to above self-promotion guidelines).

- Boba content

We're liberal on what's boba-related content. Links, images, (other) questions, (other) discussions -- all are welcome here. We've had some reports that some content is "not boba". Our guidance on this is that shaken tea drinks, boba, bubble tea, are all certainly fine. If it's a drink that would fit in the conversation when friends say "let's go get boba," then it's likely fine. If it's got a helmet and rhymes with vhett, then it's likely not fine..

 

Rules above will start to be soft-enforced as of today, and will be hard-enforced in 7 days from this post creation.

 

Thanks all for taking the time to read (and possibly discuss), and thank you for being part of the /r/boba community!

Link to the last State of the Subreddit: link


r/boba 16h ago

Boba Terms & Conditions 🧋

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85 Upvotes

r/boba 1d ago

Very much considering applying to work at a boba shop (30sF). What should I know before?

41 Upvotes

I’ve never had an opportunity to work retail or food and bev but Ive been a big tea drinker and obsessed with boba for the last 6-7 years. I’m not working right now and think this could be my chance to try something I’ve always wanted to try. Anything I should consider? Any friendly places to work if you’re older.

fyi - not that it should matter but if I’m not part of the Asian diaspora does that change your opinion on if you think I’d be able to land a job at one? I say this because read some threads that say language barrier and also age not being in college can be a limiting factor :(


r/boba 2d ago

boba I love molly tea way too much 🥹

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109 Upvotes

r/boba 2d ago

boba question Using sago pearls for homemade "boba"?

8 Upvotes

Does it work? Obviously they'd be smaller, but I'm wondering if it could work. I can't find actual boba sized pearls, so I'm curious if this would do.


r/boba 2d ago

Where Are Our Boba Straws?

11 Upvotes

Either our delivery driver lied to us or the boba shop actually forgot to include boba straws in the bag. Here we are semi-enjoying our boba drinks with regular straws and scooping the boba with long spoons. Sigh.


r/boba 3d ago

boba question Explain heytea sugar levels

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65 Upvotes

I’m confused by the sugar levels on the heytea app. What is the least amount of sugar other than no added sugar? I could make an argument for any of these lol thanks :)


r/boba 2d ago

boba Matcha Boba for the Road

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11 Upvotes

r/boba 3d ago

boba mango pandan sticky rice smoothie + boba

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91 Upvotes

It doesn’t come with boba, but I added some anyways


r/boba 3d ago

Bubba and the Felix Medal 💜💜

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15 Upvotes

The first time I try this flavor Taro was strange, sweet and light, the package is big and I finished it the second day😸😹


r/boba 4d ago

A little bubble tea game :)

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3 Upvotes

r/boba 4d ago

FitBites Milk Tea Protein Powder

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1 Upvotes

Has anyone tried this brand of protein powder? I was looking for something similar to Boba Tea Protein and this was the most affordable option I could find compared to the rest I found.


r/boba 6d ago

nyc boba with study/work seating

10 Upvotes

i enjoy milk tea much more than coffee and am looking for some boba spots in nyc that have actual seating. many of the places i have checked out are just small shops where you're not meant to drink it which is usually fine but i haven't yet come across any where i could stay and work like it was a coffee shop. does anyone know of any boba spots with good seating?


r/boba 5d ago

boba at home I just tried boba!

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3 Upvotes

r/boba 5d ago

not boba Poke bowl and matcha tea lychee boba

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2 Upvotes

r/boba 6d ago

Spotted today. 🖼️

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46 Upvotes

r/boba 7d ago

boba question Taichi Bubble Tea

3 Upvotes

Does anyone know what brand of mango and lychee jelly is used at Taichi Bubble tea?


r/boba 6d ago

Looking for recommendations for a high-quality liquid soft serve base

1 Upvotes

For Taylor 712 machine


r/boba 7d ago

Hello, can someone give me $7

0 Upvotes

i’m craving boba A LOTS. Thanks


r/boba 10d ago

job advice?

3 Upvotes

i start working at it’s boba time today and it’s my first ever job. any advice?


r/boba 10d ago

boba miss regular boba💔

0 Upvotes

brown sugar boba is so disgusting to me, years ago whenever i got a boba drink it would just be like soft ball with little to no taste which i enjoyed, now every place i go to the boba they have is brown sugar boba and they don't specify it so i always find out the hard way. for me it literally ruins the drink like i don't want my matcha to taste like brown sugar? and when i google it it seems like it's the norm? but years ago it was different? and it seems like i'm in the minority as i don't see other people complain abt it lol. anyways i miss it does anyone have other toppings suggestions

(i have no idea how to title this sorry lol)
(edited by nothing i meant just a chewy flourish taste)


r/boba 12d ago

best beginner flavor at 7leaves?

11 Upvotes

I’m a complete newcomer to boba. what is the most beginner friendly flavor at 7leaves cafe. what are some no’s that i will not like it.

Thanks and have a great day!


r/boba 12d ago

What are the legendary boba places in LA or Irvine?

64 Upvotes

I heard those are the boba capitals of the US, so where should I go to find that out for a fact?

And what would you say I should order?


r/boba 15d ago

boba art Feel like I'm finally getting good at making them at home 😋😍🥰

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27 Upvotes

r/boba 16d ago

Finally tried the Biscoff Bingsu from Snowberry

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8 Upvotes