Our Story
What started as a humble pop-up in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg in March 2021 has quickly grown into South Africa’s fastest-growing Bubble Tea chain. With numerous locations across the country, we’re on a mission to bring our passion for Bubble Tea to even more communities.
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The History of Bubble Tea
In the 1980s, Lin Hsui Hui of Taiwan, added Tapioca (Boba) to her Iced Tea during a meeting. That small, creative twist launched a movement that quickly made its way onto the menu, caught fire across Asia, and by the early 2000s, reached North America and Europe. Today, Bubble Tea fuels a thriving global industry with millions of devoted fans. Be part of our next chapter in this global success story.
