Tea is one of the most versatile beverages out there. You can drink it, hot, iced, sweetened, or unsweetened, in flavors ranging from butterfly pea to ginger to masala chai.
You can also try making your boba tea at home or customizing your order at your local boba shop, says Iu. "What people don't realize is that boba tea can be brewed using fresh ingredients and is often customizable," she says. "Boba tea is prepared in three ways. The base can be plain [black] tea, milk tea, or fruity tea. You can then opt to have it with or without milk. You can also choose full sugar, half sugar, or no sugar, and select as many or few toppings as you'd like."
Bubble tea may not fit the popular definition of "health food," but if drinking them sparks joy, go for it. If you prefer to stick to a lower-calorie option or custom make your drink, you can do that too.
