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06-26-2008, 06:52 PM
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As a PCOSer I have been trying to watch my carb intake. So I have been drinking bubble tea without the sugar in it, a newshop opened and I really liked the bubble tea. Until I just learnt that those little balls at the bottom contain 90Grams of carbs?!?!?! OMG!!! The little tapioca balls are 90 Grams of carbs?! Ive sabotaged what I have been trying to do. Im so shocked!! The tea is low in fat and calories, just not carbs.
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06-26-2008, 11:41 PM
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That sucks. Though, I'll still have it once in a while. What about the coconut or mango jelly options? Are those lower in carbs?
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06-26-2008, 11:57 PM
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each ball?!?! i love the tapioca balls! they are the best part of the bubble tea. | |
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06-27-2008, 12:17 AM
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this may sound a little silly, but what is bubble tea...?
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06-27-2008, 12:25 AM
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Me wondering too!
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06-27-2008, 11:13 AM
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Bubble tea is basically a smoothie made with tea, usually a fruit flavoring, ice and large tapioca balls. They mix it all together and give you this straw that's big enough to suck up the tapioca balls through it's really good | |
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06-27-2008, 09:53 PM
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ugh and they taste so good and refreshing | |
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06-28-2008, 05:18 AM
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Sounds delish...but obviously given this carb info it isn't very healthy. Oh, man I wish I knew where I could get one. 
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06-28-2008, 03:14 PM
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This is fascinating. I am going to have to ask my friend from Taiwan about this on Monday, since apparently it is very popular in Asia. Here are a couple of links: http://www.bubbleteasupply.com/index.php?page=main.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea
I wish I could get one here too!
Edit to add: Check out youtube-they have some videos about bubble tea. I'm jealous!
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06-28-2008, 04:28 PM
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We have something similar here in So Cal, it has the tapioca balls at the bottom and it is called Boba Tea. I haven't tried it as I am not a tapioca fan, but a friend of mine loves it.
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06-29-2008, 03:31 AM
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You can get the tea with out the tapioca balls and substitute it with lychee or other types of fruit, or just have the tea.
My favourite is peach green tea with tapioca balls i find the lychee can make it too sweet.
it also depends on where you go, some places only have the milky kind and i prefer the clear green tea. | |
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06-29-2008, 04:12 AM
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Now when I go I get it without sugar and without the tapiocas. Its kind of sad because they were addicting but I guess the 10 minutes of amusement isnt worth 90carbs!
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06-30-2008, 05:40 AM
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This is sad. I go to China Town in Philly every once in a while and get it like everytime!!!  sadness. Oh well, maybe I will get it every other time hehe. It is addicting!
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06-30-2008, 06:22 AM
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Yes, bubble tea is so popular in Asia (i'm from Thailand). i mean... you can see people drinking it everywhere you go. i also love those tapioca balls myself.... but i guess now i'll have to pass....
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i love the mango tea with lychees but i also love the balls (lolZ) Quote:
Originally Posted by red clover  You can get the tea with out the tapioca balls and substitute it with lychee or other types of fruit, or just have the tea.
My favourite is peach green tea with tapioca balls i find the lychee can make it too sweet.
it also depends on where you go, some places only have the milky kind and i prefer the clear green tea. | | |
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