All the bubble tea recipes in China turn up online, but will brands bite back?


By Ann Cao

Sellers claim to be offering genuine guides from bestselling Chinese chains. Some lovers of the milky, sugar-filled drinks are tempted, while others are sceptical. — SCMP

Some of China’s most popular bubble tea recipes are being sold online – although sceptics are questioning their authenticity and usefulness.

Originally from Taiwan, bubble tea – a tea-based drink with milk, sugar, chewy tapioca balls and other flavourings – has become a craze among young people on mainland China.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
News , China , Society

Next In Tech News

LG debuts Samsung-inspired artwork TV, joining a popular category
Can Apple’s AirPod translation get you through Tokyo? We tested it
Worn down by worry, parents look longingly at Australia’s social media ban
Fitbit vs. Apple Watch: Which one should you get?
How a man in the US lost US$500,000 in savings to an elaborate scam on the rise
Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI features
Britain's Octopus Energy to spin out Kraken at $8.65 billion valuation
Verisk pulls plug on $2.4 billion AccuLynx deal after FTC review delay
Nvidia takes $5 billion stake in Intel under September agreement
Russian billionaire Potanin acquires minority stake in cloud provider Selectel

Others Also Read