Will Bubble Tea Make Me Fat?

“Bubble tea can definitely make you gain weight as it adds on to your daily calorie intake. One cup of bubble tea can contain at least 370 calories. The boba (or ‘bubble’) alone is 150 calories,” dietitian Kong Woan Fei was quoted saying.

To reiterate, once cup of Bubble tea contains approximately at least 300 calories, and at least 10 to 15 spoons of sugar. Combined with milk, tapioca pearls, and milk, this drink can surely make you gain weight over a small period of time if consumed regularly. That is why public health organizations suggest moderate consumption of Bubble tea.

If bubble tea is consumed regularly, over time, this may lead to weight gain, eventually resulting in the predisposition to obesity, heart disease and diabetes.

It’s more likely for hard or solid foods to become stuck in the body than something soft like tapioca. Many turn to bubble tea as a cool treat on a hot day. But a report from the digital news outlet Asia One makes us wonder whether loving bubble tea is a problem.

In our opinion, the bitterness and depth of flavors from tea, mixed with a sweetener and milk are what make the bubble tea experience come full circle. The tea helps to balance out the silky smooth milk and the sweetener nicely. The tea is the base, just like how coffee is the base in a great latte.

If you need a quick jolt of caffeine, you might consider ordering yourself a large boba tea drink. Chinanews.com reported that high quantities of caffeine were found in traditional bubble teas sold by popular brands. But how does the caffeine in your bubble tea give you that much-needed morning or midday boost?