Milk tea lovers, get ready — Starbucks is making a bold move into the boba world again this summer. The beloved coffee chain is bringing back bubble tea-inspired beverages, offering exciting options for fans of fruity refreshers and chewy pearls.
According to a leak shared by Instagram food insider Markie Devo and confirmed by Food & Wine, Starbucks’ summer menu will officially launch on May 20. The biggest highlight?
The return of their much-talked-about bubble tea drinks, which first made their debut last year. These drinks feature popping raspberry pearls that add a playful, flavorful twist to iced refreshers — a big win for the milk tea crowd.
Back by popular demand are the Blueberry and Blackberry Summer Refreshers, each infused with those fan-favorite Raspberry Popping Pearls.
Starbucks is also introducing a brand-new item: the Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, offering a spiced and creamy dairy-free delight. For those with a sweet tooth, a Strawberries and Cream Cake Pop rounds out the seasonal menu.
Starbucks’ embrace of bubble tea elements has caught the attention of boba enthusiasts who once relied on specialty shops for their fix. With major coffee chains now experimenting with milk tea-style drinks, bubble tea is clearly cementing its place in mainstream beverage culture.
Boba Craze Inspires DIY Milk Tea Moments at Home
Can’t wait until May 20? Or want to replicate the boba magic in your own kitchen? These top-rated DIY boba kits let you mix up delicious milk teas and fruity bubble teas anytime.
YULU FOODS Boba Bundle Kit
This kit includes 10 servings with flavors like Classic, Taro, and Strawberry. Just add hot water to the instant pearls, pop in a paper straw, and enjoy café-style bubble tea at home.
Joyba Bubble Tea Strawberry Lemonade Green Tea (4-Pack)
Perfect for those on-the-go, Joyba blends green tea with strawberry lemonade flavor and bursting boba pearls. A refreshing and convenient choice.
Fusion Select 5-Pack Bubble Tea Kit
Includes five classic bubble tea flavors — Taro, Mango, Honeydew, Strawberry, and Brown Sugar Milk Tea — along with rich tapioca pearls and wide straws for the full experience.
J WAY Instant Boba Kit
Ready in under a minute, this kit delivers 10 servings of bubble tea with fruity caramel pearls. It’s an easy upgrade to your everyday milk or fruity teas.
O’s Bubble Boba Tea Kit
Designed for DIY bubble tea parties, this set includes boba pearls, flavor packets, straws, cups, and stirrers. All you need is ice and water to get the party started.
As Starbucks embraces the milk tea movement, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate boba culture — both in-store and at home. Whether you’re sipping a professional blend or mixing your own, this summer promises to be sweet, chewy, and refreshingly delicious.
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