Bubble tea - The Taiwan Way

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With competition at an all-time high, restaurant owner Chris embarks on a journey to meet experts and discover what it takes to stand out in the bubble tea industry. He starts by sampling classic bubble teas and learning about its rich history with Miss Huang at the well-established tea shop Chun Shui Tang. Following, he visits boba maker Ah Chuan to explore the laborious traditional process of hand making tapioca balls from scratch. He then meets award-winning fine tea expert Jackie to gain insights into Taiwan’s tea-making culture and fascinating facts about tea leaves. The journey culminates in a challenge from YouTuber Crown Du at Nap Tea, where Chris’ bubble tea-making skills are put to the test. Hold onto your boba straws as Chris takes on the epic bubble tea phenomenon!

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