From its origins in 1980s Taiwan to today's global craze, bubble tea or boba, has come a long way. Ask people under the age of 40 anywhere in the world whether they have ever tried the milky tea ...

A car smashed through the front door of a tea shop and barreled through tables, chairs, and even a counter, all while employees were still inside the building.

At these stalls, customers queue patiently, eager to indulge in sweet cold tea while munching on the chewy blobs. Originally from Taiwan, bubble tea, also known as boba tea, has become a ...