Though bud-infused bubble tea obviously shines as a brilliant idea to potheads and boba fans everywhere— its origin stems from the butt of an April Fool’s Day joke. San Francisco’s Boba Guys tweeted ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Boba transforms any kind of cold drink into edible entertainment. You can find these popping bits of chewy mystery in anything from iced ...