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Enjoy A Unique Asian Treat At Black Pearl Boba Tea Story and Photos by Lauren Miró
Black Pearl Boba Tea is bringing traditional Asian tastes to Wellington in a fast-casual setting. Known for its delicious bubble tea, Black Pearl has expanded its menu, not only offering a wide variety of drinks, but also delicious meals from various Asian cultures. Located near Dillard’s on the upper level of the Mall at Wellington Green, Black Pearl has spent the past several years introducing bubble tea to Wellington. Owner John Cao recalled how when he moved to Wellington from California, he missed the popular Asian drink. “I’m from California, where there is a boba tea shop on every corner,” he said. “When I moved to Florida, I was looking for it, but there was no place that offered boba tea.”
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Cao opened Black Pearl in February 2012, and it has become a destination for not only shoppers, but everyone who loves boba tea. The popular drink, also known as pearl milk tea or boba milk tea, is a Taiwanese tea-based drink that became popular in the 1980s. It is often referred to as “bubble” tea, taken from the Chinese word “boba.” “It was a fad originally for kids, but it grew in popularity,” Cao explained. It’s a combination of tea and milk products, with