When you drink bubble tea every day, this is what happens to your body

Move over, cold brew — bubble tea is a trendy drink on the caffeine scene, and it's making quite the splash.

Created in Taiwan in the 1980s, bubble tea (also called boba tea) has quickly become a mainstay refreshment in the United States. According to Eat This, Not That!, as of December 2018, there were 800 boba-boasting shops in the U.S., presumably with even more locations destined to bubble up to serve the masses the colorful concoctions they crave. Boba is made with freshly brewed tea, milk, sugar, and an array of added flavors that have been thoroughly shaken to create bubbles in the beverages. The Daily Meal notes that either the satisfying bubbles made from shaking ingredients or the chewy tapioca pearls that reside at the bottom of the cup could be what gives the tea its name.

What's more, bubble tea can be customized with a variety of flavors, syrups, and jellies, resulting in a plethora of palate-pleasing permutations and eye-catching creations. And while a boba enthusiast could consume a different bubble tea drink daily, it is not necessarily the healthiest addition to a well-rounded diet. But what if you do decide to sip bubble tea regularly? This is what happens to your body when you drink bubble tea every day.