Drinkers of bubble tea are bracing for the worst. Boba balls, the tapioca-based spheres that collect at the bottom of a cup of this wildly popular Taiwanese beverage, are reportedly in short supply.

Boba tea, also known as bubble tea, is a drink native to Taiwan that has recently risen in popularity across the world. Boba tea can come in a variety of flavor combinations. Different fruits, syrups, ...

If you haven’t yet discovered boba tea, expect to do so soon at a teashop near you. A typical boba drink combines sweetened tea, natural or artificial flavors, and a layer of tapioca “pearls” that bob ...