80 On Canada's version of Shark Tank, Simu Liu shuts down bubble tea pitch for "cultural appropriation" because the can doesn't explain the geographic history of boba (twitter.com) posted 34 days ago by YesMovement 34 days ago by YesMovement +81 / -1 40 comments share 40 comments share save hide report block hide replies
there is no deep cultural significance to putting tapioca pearls in tea.
Also, tapioca was first cultivated by South American tribes and then spread through the world by White people's commercial routes.
I hope every cook who makes these teas pays proper, clearly visible respect to those two groups on every cup or can of their products. /s