Tapioca Delight - Salinas, California
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Touchstone
N 36° 42.789 W 121° 39.182
10S E 620299 N 4063897
When this Category was first introduced, I had no idea what it was about or the nearly cult status that this strange, refreshing beverage with the dark "boba's" hovering in the bottom of the cup had in our society.
Waymark Code: WM5DEB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/22/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member forman
Views: 15

Being a relative neophyte to the mysteries of Bubble Tea, I had not a clue as to what this whole business with the tapioca "pearls" was about.  I've certainly had tapioca as a dessert before, but a drink??

I was an early adopter to this Category and was quickly promoted to officer status.  Right from the beginning, I could sense the pressure to submit a Waymark to this fledgling Category.  I searched around in the Yellow Pages and the Internet.  Many sleepless nights I despaired that I'd ever be able to find a Bubble Tea Shop that was less than an hours drive from my house.  As luck would have it, I found a reference to this Bubble Tea Shop on a cultish Bubble Tea Forum.  The shadow of the almost Fraternity House indoctrination hazing was beginning to lift.

I quickly roped my son into helping me out on this expedition and we hit the road early one day in search of Tapioca Delight.

The shopkeeper was a very gracious lady named "Tune", who was more than happy to explain how Bubble Tea was made and even went so far as to indulge us by letting us take pictures of the process.  So without further adieu, I present.....

The Mysteries of Bubble Tea Revealed!


Step 1: Take container and dispense flavoring (in my case, I chose strawberry)

 

 

 

Step 2: Dispense powdered milk.

 

 

 

Step 3: Dispense simple syrup for sweetening.

 

 

 

Step 4: Dispense tea.

 

 

 

Step 5: Add ice

 

 

 

Step 6: Shake vigorously.

 

 

 

Step 7: Dispense Bubbles to plastic cup and pour mixture over.

 

 

 

Step 8: Place cup in sealer machine to seal top of drinking cup.

 

 

 

Step 9: Have customer pierce top of lid with large straw.

 

 

 

 

Step 10: Ready to hit the road and enjoy!

 

Hours of Operation:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Physical Address:
Tapioca Delight 1572 North Main Street Salinas, California


WiFi: No

Review:
Locally owned and operated, this delightful shop has a very gracious staff and is conveniently situated in a strip mall if you need a quick refreshment or a small bite to eat.


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