What's your typical boba/bubble tea order?!

@lilypad2001

5 жыл бұрын

More Wong Fu oolong milk tea with light ice and 50% sugar

@jesskidding_77

5 жыл бұрын

茉香奶茶／奶绿 (what they call it in China)/green milk tea with pudding and 70% sugar and more ice. I HATE pearls 😭 it's just too chewy

@marypasi

5 жыл бұрын

hot oolong milk tea with tapioca or taro slush

@lovelyminnie7666

5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to get crazy comments but I'll just say it, I like jasmine milk tea with lychee jelly and pearls 😂😂😂

@dyllanmykel

5 жыл бұрын

I'm just a regular wintermelon milk tea 100% sugar and regular boba type of guy

It seems like California calls it "boba" while the other 99.5% of the world calls it "bubble tea" 😅

@thefoodienewbie

5 жыл бұрын

AGREED. Only when I moved to California did I start saying boba. It was always milk tea back home.

@Ghost-sz7uo

5 жыл бұрын

we use bubble tea & boba interchangelbly here in ny. bubble tea is the formal name & boba is kind of like a nickname.

@christianpandes2378

5 жыл бұрын

Where are you guys from?

@TharaKhale

5 жыл бұрын

We use boba and bubble tea interchangeably here in Houston, TX. Depends on the people, I think. Not the region.

@vsquar3d

5 жыл бұрын

In Australia its Bubble Tea or PMT nation wide. No one calls it boba.

team bubble tea ALWAYS ✊🏼

@_jennle

5 жыл бұрын

thought I'd see you here HAHA #teamboba 😤

@Anonym-wz6mm

4 жыл бұрын

Ugh yea can u just say boba bubble is such a fucking thrown off word for it.

@hyueatiful

3 жыл бұрын

Noo bubble tea boba is just ew

@lol-gy9pj

2 жыл бұрын

@@Anonym-wz6mm bubble tea is literally the original name ☺️

Living in Asia, I've never heard anyone around me call it boba, most of us call it bubble tea or pearl milk tea because they are translated from their mandarin names of 泡泡茶 or 珍珠奶茶. Also, taro milk tea is my favorite!

@AiyaaaJenny

5 жыл бұрын

We just call it 奶茶 xD。 But in mandarin is 珍珠奶茶 (zhen zhu nai cha) or 波霸奶茶 ( bo ba nai cha).

@AiyaaaJenny

5 жыл бұрын

@Travis Yap I haven't heard of people calling it 泡泡茶 (or maybe I haven't paid much attention). I stay in Guangdong province and I often just hear 奶茶，珍珠奶茶， or 波霸奶茶。 Kind of cool to know other ways to call it xD.

@jlhabitan50

Жыл бұрын

@@ElvisCFWang I'm from SE Asia, and we call them "pearls".

@timothylee3260

2 ай бұрын

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Congrats Phil for opening your own cafe! Logo looks cool

@BlueGlow26

5 жыл бұрын

They're the first four 'alphabets' of a spelling/typing system used almost exclusively in Taiwan, where bubble tea is from 😊🇹🇼

@rachelchu

4 жыл бұрын

@@BlueGlow26 yes!!! taiwan ftw!!!!

We say bubble tea in Canada! It’s sooo weird hearing boba lol

@lollolz9357

5 жыл бұрын

omg yesss!

@lululativia

5 жыл бұрын

in Toronto we call it either bubble tea or boba, interchangably

@ricecakesforlife

5 жыл бұрын

@@lululativia I'm from Toronto and no one I've ever encountered says boba lol

@beyondtherhetoric

5 жыл бұрын

I'm in Vancouver and NO ONE says boba. Totally agreed.

@wctoronto

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I’ve never heard anyone call it boba here in Toronto/Canada. It’s either bubble tea or pearl milk tea. Plus, “boba” is slang for “big boobs” in reference to ‘80s/‘90s Hong Kong actress, Amy Yip for hers. That’s how the name came about...LOL! 😂

As an over-thinker, i love hearing people have in depth conversations about stuff that doesn't matter haha

@_jennle

5 жыл бұрын

doeSNT MATTER????????

Bubble Tea is the official term because it's a "direct" translation of "泡沫紅茶" (lit. foamy black tea", interchangeable with green tea, etc.). Reason is that the traditional way of making these drinks in Taiwan is that they shake it, and the foam/bubble appears from the agitation. The term Bubble Tea itself is not supposed to reference the pearls, it's literally just the tea. People just mistaken the "bubble" part as pearls/tapioca.

"I'm still alive" - Jenn Biggest mood EVER

respect to wong fu for the metal straws and not using plastic ones!

@herb_rolls

5 жыл бұрын

not a comment on them, but straws make up so little of pollution. Cigarette butts and beer can connectors kill more wildlife. Plus cups are a lot more plastic then straws. They're trying, but any plastic is bad, straws are such a small way big media is trying to make us think we're changing.

this is me peaking y'all. lunch break about boba 😍😍😍

@nhan123

5 жыл бұрын

recommendation on reusable boba straw(s)?

@_jennle

5 жыл бұрын

@@nhan123 mines from green turtle co! it has a pointed tip so you can stab the sealed lids perfectly! lots of cute colors too

@lurru

5 жыл бұрын

You were so happy during this episode. I can tell you could talk about boba for days!!

I'M GRADUATING FROM COLLEGE IN 4 HOURS TODAY!!!

@morewongfu

5 жыл бұрын

CONGRATS! SO PROUD 😍

@MorlaProductions

5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!

@joexluver

5 жыл бұрын

CONGRATS!!!!

@BarelyNoticeable

5 жыл бұрын

CONGRATS! I’m at my first step of graduating cuz I’m graduating from High school tomorrow!!! GOOD LUCK DOING ADULT THINGSSS

@mariee_e

5 жыл бұрын

FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

Wait a minute, this isn’t Boba Break.

@morewongfu

5 жыл бұрын

Careholders know 😉

is Ted ever gonna come back to be on a short? maybe...anytime soon? everytime i hear the "MOREEE" on More Wong Fu intros I miss him

Grass/Herbal jelly with milk teas is amazing!

I LOVE BOBA!! Favorite lunch break episode 😍 I related to everything that was said, it's hilarious! I've called it all three ways at one point in life dependant on where I was living. I first had when I was living in Hawaii early 2000's and they called it pearls or bubble. But I soon adopted the term boba, even when I don't get the boba like Jen said! I'm glad to hear that it's not weird to say "getting boba" regardless of getting the actual boba 😂 and I'm like Wes with the no jellies with milk 😌

One day I want to do a lunch break with Wong Fu. I feel like we would have a good time talking about life. That's on my bucket list. Anyway, boba is great. I enjoy it

Also I’m with Jenn -- what’s the point of getting bubble tea without the bubbles?? Then it’s just tea! You can get that anywhere 😨

@NinjaGamer820

5 жыл бұрын

It's not called bubble tea because of the pearls

@ricecakesforlife

5 жыл бұрын

@@NinjaGamer820 bubble tea originated from Taiwan, where it was called 珍珠奶茶, which directly translates to pearl milk tea. The name bubble tea is derived from the original form of tea + tapioca, so I don't see why you think the name bubble tea isn't referring to pearls O_O

@aznhippos

5 жыл бұрын

Although I agree you can make milk tea anywhere, milk + tea + sugar level ratio is important too!

@punkkurt5

4 жыл бұрын

Nah, tea at starbucks or whatever coffee shop is not the same as milk tea from a boba place

Loving the lights, settings, and colours.

YESSS PHIL! I agree so much with the pearls getting in the way of your drink 😂 imma ask for a few pearls next time 😅

I'm eating the mapo tofu tots and drinking your boba right now while watching this lol. it's so goodddd.

My first experience with a Boba shop was in college in Denver (2005). A friend wanted to go to Lollicup after studying and it changed my life. Pretty much there every weekend. My go-to order is either a Lavender Slush or Matcha Snow~

We say bubble tea or pearl milk tea in Australia too! People only started calling it boba recently because of social media

12:30 Wes and Jen relating on a spiritual level 😄

I needed this video today

+1 for pearl milk tea! The OG Fantasia in Cupertino, CA used that nomenclature and it stuck with me since. PMT 4EVA!

@psee

5 жыл бұрын

Yooooooo that was my first boba place!

Congrats Phil for opening your own cafe! How cool, all the best man!

yess! i agree that jelly toppings only go with clear drinks and boba/egg pudding is with milky drinks! (from SoCal!)

When I saw the BPMF the other Lunch Break, I was like "Ooooh! BPMF! That's a creative title!" Didn't know that was Phil's. CONGRATULATIONS!

OMG YES! Totally agree with Wes and Chris about the mini boba!

Boba! I first got boba at the first lollicup in my town too, it was so cool~ and I definitely became obsessed with anything slushed because of it. I've graduated now to milk teas... my fave toppings are agar boba, and recently I tried a rose milk tea with lychee jelly and that was bomb! ♡♡♡

aH i live near the Texas border and we called boba "boba" but when I moved to Houston they referred to the actual boba as "tap" like short for tapioca but they call drink itself "boba" !!! but i agree with Wes's topping rules !! (like if a place is known to have bad tap, then i order egg pudding) !!!

Yeee, strawberry snowbubble was my 1st ever boba drink. And yes, boba.

Love how you guys are using reusable metal straws! :) 🌱

Me: Tries to decrease boba tea intake cause empty calories. Also me: But it's boba

I so loved this boba talk!!!

I'm asian american but don't live in california or a state with a big boba culture, so watching this definitely taught me some new things. I was not aware that boba was this complex! Also, phil has a point about boba shops being places where Asian American culture can foster. Reminds me of an academic article I read about it for a class

summer is here and i can finally click on these videos half a few seconds after they're uploaded

I'm also from FL and didn't grow up with boba either! I was surprised to find out about it when I moved to Cali

Definitely grew up calling it pearl milk tea too, haha! It was a direct translation from Mandarin for my family. Also, my mind was blown when I went back to Taiwan--there is a size difference between "pearls" and "boba" :O

Bubble tea down here in Australia. Also, love the new Q&A segment. :)

Some good stuff!! Especially Jenn's honey boba tea.

Red Date Longan Milk Tea with coconut jelly! 😍

I always thought that boba is an American name for bubble tea. In NZ we call it bubble tea, but recently I hear more and more people call it boba (must be the effects of social media).

@EternityxBlade

5 жыл бұрын

Star Lord the effects of subtle asian traits

@xcakepudding

5 жыл бұрын

In taiwanese, “boba” is the real way you say it.

@huilee7689

5 жыл бұрын

@@xcakepudding I was in Taiwan a couple of weeks ago. From my experience, the people there/ the menu generally refer to the tapioca milk tea beverage as "Pearl milk tea"... But at the end of the day it doesn't matter. All these names refer to the same thing and is up to personal preference.

@wctoronto

5 жыл бұрын

It’s either bubble tea or pearl milk tea here in Toronto/Canada. Plus “boba” is slang for “big boobs” in reference to ‘80s/‘90s Hong Kong actress, Amy Yip...that was her nickname and how the name “boba” came about. 😂

Oklahoma and Texas, we call it "boba" !

@yellowRose806

3 жыл бұрын

I live in Texas and I grew up saying bubble tea. I began saying boba in recent years as the drink became more mainstream with non asians.

First time seeing two people using reusable straws!!!! Yay

What I learned about boba/bubble tea is that they are two different things. Bubble tea got it's name from the bubbles that form when it is shaken. Boba refers to the tapioca pearls that are an optional add on to bubble tea. Also, I was trained to make my pearls with longan honey AND brown sugar :) Dissolve them together in a hot water solution. Once the pearls are done cooking, put them into the solution after it has cooled down. Pearls should be tossed out after four hours, otherwise they get too mushy. Regarding the lids, I prefer sealed lids. If I am unable to shake my pearls into the tea, there tends to be a slight gooey layer on the bottom of the cup (no matter how much you rinse the pearls). This is especially true for the slushy kinds of drinks. If you can't shake the pearls into the drink, they sit at the bottom and clump together. My go to bubble tea is lychee green tea with aloe jellies. So refreshing!

I also call it “Pearl Milk Tea” or like “Pearl” too Wes. Though I’m not a big fan milk tea, but I really love the pearls.

Legitimately could watch you guys talk about BUBBLE TEA for hours.

I thought today was gonna be a “spilling the tea”...bubble tea... video. But y’all are above that stuff 😉

@morewongfu

5 жыл бұрын

the only tea we spill is milk tea 😂

@kirawrxD

5 жыл бұрын

@@morewongfu the way it should be

I didn't choose the boba life... The boba life chose me. 🥤

Haha i’d watch them talk about boba forever!!

loving the straws uwuwuwu

When I was late teens, early 20s, Lollicup, Tapioca Express, and Tea Station was the thing. Our parents opened boba places. Now, your generation are tea house owners. Late/old millennials are "old" and the old school of boba culture. You guys are NOT "old." 🤣 Lots of werk werk werk ahead of you. Keep up the great work and good luck on your journey. 💪🏻👍🏻

Where do you buy the best reusable straws?

I'm like Phil, I always ask for "less bubbles". In Canada we never say "Boba", but I've worked at at boba shop in Texas and the terminology is totally different 😂. Also, you should plug your cafe more, I wasn't sure if it was a joke or not. Congrats opening your own store, that's a huge development!

hi! i'm from Taiwan. I actually call them pearls in general. but if the tea shop have both larger and smaller ones then we'll call the larger ones boba and the smaller ones pearl :) some tea shop even have drinks with mixed sized boba!

isn't this just Phil getting data for his new cafe? 😅

@yeps2468

5 жыл бұрын

Katy B Genius!

Congrats on the cafe Phil!! What's your favorite item on the menu?

I went to BPMF because a Taiwanese friend recommended it to me. Had I known it was a Wong Fu production, literally, I would have flipped out. But now I’m just at home silently gushing over the natural ingredient-boba I had a month ago. I loved it! We had the Mayo tofu with cheese and tater tots, and I told one of the employees as we were leaving that it was “surprisingly good,” and he gave me a rather puzzled look. I had meant it as a compliment.

congrats loved you’re drinks i even got to take a picture with you!

Totally on board with Phil about milk tea with '5' bobas! Hahah

Jen has come out of her shell so much. Beautiful inside and out.

best episode

12:27 = Me every time I want boba. Jen gets me.

Jenn “I’m still alive” lolololol

so relatable i cant

I also save my stamp cards rewards for special days but they always ended up unusable... It was either the shops no longer honoring such rewards or the shops closed down for good 😅😭

This episode was great. Gotta love boba :)

great way to end the school year. now i need to drink bobaaaaaa

In Guangzhou China, we just call it 奶茶 (nai cha) in general. We often say 奶茶 instead of boba or bubble tea because that's the base of the drink and then you can customized it. We don't called it very specifically boba or bubble tea because sometimes people don't really add boba but other toppings as a replacement. ___ When ordering boba in China often goes like this ___ For example: - Ice: more ice or less ice (regular) - Sugar: 30%, 50%, 70%, or 100% (regular) - Toping: 珍珠 tapioca (smaller boba balls), 波霸 tapioca (bigger boba balls), 红豆 red bean, 椰果 chewy jelly from fermented coconut water, 仙草 grass jelly, or 混珠 for a mixed of all topping. But if you want to be more specific of calling boba tea, we called it 珍珠奶茶 (zhenzhunaicha) or 波霸奶茶 (bobanaicha).

back in the days, everyone got the Quickly's green apple slush with boba for 99 cents. mini boba! i mainly get boba to drink my milk tea slower.

Does anyone else think Jenn's idea for stamp cards is FREAKING GENIUS?! 😮😮😮

Hey, can you do a video about best places to live in LA (and why those places)? For someone who is thinking about moving to the area. thanks

LOVE HOW SOME OF YOU ARE USING METAL STRAWS!!

Jenn is the cutest I swear !! I love u Jenn

10:54 honestly same Chris 😅😂

Boba Question! I've only had it once and it reminded me of coffee (which I hate - lol) any recommendations for a boba that's maybe sweet??

Yass !! The east coast is bubble tea !! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 and we will sometimes say “ boba “ as the tapioca balls but I actually say both . 🤣🤣🤣 When I come back to California in November.. it’s a must for my bucket list to go to Bopomofo Cafe.

watching this as I'm sipping my boba (we need a boba emoji)

love the name of your store XDD love from Taiwan!!

Anyone know where I can get the T shirt that Phil is wearing

One time I went to a boba shop and they misheard me and gave me “3 boba” on my order sticker. Never understood what sort of person would have an order like that. But now I know.... IT’S BC OF THE PHILS OF THE WORLD 😂

I don’t really like regular boba but I love popping boba! Lol, it’s good because you get a burst of flavor. I also love roe on sushi so it’s like a similar except sweet

You guys should call the Q&A section Q&Ate since you just "ate" lunch!

First time I had bubble tea was middle or high school but I always just got a smoothie and never had the boba. It wasn’t until I moved out to California 2 years ago that I decided to try boba with coworkers and I’ve been hooked ever since.

In the UK we use both bubble and boba tea! But popping boba is super popular like people sometimes only have popping boba without the tapioca pearls

I might be late to the party, but NICE new setup!

wow in Cali they have such fancy ass boba drinks. I've never heard of putting pudding or red bean in the drink. We're basic here in NC we got jelly, tapioca, and popping boba

I feel you, Phil, about the mini boba.

From Alberta, Canada. We call it Bubble Tea. I dont think Ive heard anyone here call it Boba

@wctoronto

5 жыл бұрын

MyAwkwardAzn Same here in Toronto. It’s either bubble tea or pearl milk tea. Plus “boba” is slang for “big boobs” in reference to ‘80s/‘90s Hong Kong actress, Amy Yip...that was her nickname and how the name “boba” came about. 😂

@MyAwkwardAzn

5 жыл бұрын

@@wctoronto Really!?! I didnt know that. That's interesting.

@wctoronto

5 жыл бұрын

MyAwkwardAzn Yup, you could Google it. There was also a recent video on Facebook created about the history.

@junkinavi

5 жыл бұрын

i live in calgary and i've never heard anyone call it bubble tea unless they were white lol

@MyAwkwardAzn

5 жыл бұрын

@@junkinavi The classic Edmonton vs Calgary. Haha. I've never heard it called Boba. Like ever. lol.

I watched this as I was getting ready to apply at a boba shop wish me luck😁

in 626, majority of people say Boba. Like Phil, I'm not that into Boba so now I order tea with no topping.

Lots of Texans (Dallas, Houston, Austin) call it boba as well :-)

it's quite rare that i watch a video with self promos and feel excited for it. :p

Specific to Wes, are there any plans for new products for Base Gray?

here in australia we call it bubble tea! people here call it boba if they want to be cool haha :^) i have a go to at each place, but some of my faves are the original, honey green tea latte from onezo, and taro milk tea with sago from coco!

When I visited China, I went to Coco’s to order a drink and asked for a “boba nai cha” and the cashier had nooooo idea what I was saying haha. He was like “boba shi shen me” *face palm* Guess he wasn’t from So-Cal hahaha

12:30 Jen and Wes share the same brain cell 😂😍

My first boba was when I was a kid. I'm from the Philippines and the brand name is Zagu. But completely forgot about it growing up. Until my sister-in-law and brother took us to a boba shop in Cali. I was at Cali just a few days ago and wanted to go to Bopomofo Cafe to try it out. But turns out it's closed on Mon and Tue. I felt bad. Maybe next time then. Looking forward to it.🤗