The newest kid on the block—Bubble tea comes from Taiwan and was first on the scene in the 1980’s. In Taiwan it’s known as Pearl Milk Tea, named for the little balls of tapioca added which sink to the bottom of the glass McCafe serves Bubble tea in Germany and Austria, so expect it to appear soon in popularity in the U.S.A.   It’s a very different experience, always served chilled with a vast variety of exotic flavors like lychee and coconut cream. It is made with any variety of tea, so the combinations are virtually limitless. The health benefits from the tea is what you would expect from any tea, however, it is often made with a lot of sugar and milk or cream, so it’s probably better to try as a dessert or special treat on occasion if you’re watching your diet.