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Taiwan Utensil

Boba Thick Straw

タピオカが詰まらない!フィルムを突き破る斜めカットの極太ストロー

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Description

An ultra-thick straw over 1cm in diameter made for drinking boba tea (Zhenzhu Naicha) and other drinks with toppings. Its biggest feature is the diagonally pointed tip.

Classification: For Youth,Cutlery,Symbol of Taiwan Drink Culture

Shops selling Boba Thick Straw

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How to use

Ingredients

  • Plastic
  • or Glass
  • Stainless steel
  • Bamboo

Instructions

  1. [Usage] Boba sinks to the bottom, so shake the cup well before drinking. Hold the straw with the 'pointed side' down and forcefully pierce 'pop!' the sealed film of the plastic cup to drink.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

Key spices

None(Odorless)

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Spoon (takes effort to scoop boba)

Pairing

Tapioca Milk Tea, Grass Jelly drinks

Trivia

[For Youth] One reason drink stand culture exploded in Taiwan is the invention of the 'thick, pointed straw' and 'sealed cup film' combo. Recently, for environmental protection, Taiwanese youth carrying 'My Boba Straw' made of paper, glass, or stainless steel are rapidly increasing.

Eating tips & etiquette

[Unique Eating] Inhale forcefully through the thick straw, enjoying the elasticity of the boba popping into your mouth along with the milk tea!

Allergen

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