Starbucks summer menu will reportedly feature boba-inspired drinks [Video]

Starbucks is gearing up for summer by rolling out its own version of everyone’s favourite pearl thirst quencher.

The American coffee company will debut its first boba-inspired drink with chewable balls, or “pearls”, as part of its summer 2024 menu beginning 6 May. Starbucks customers can also expect to order a new “zero to low-calorie handcrafted energy beverage” and more sugar-free energy drink options in the near future, CEO Laxman Narasimhan said in an earnings call on 30 Tuesday.

Boba, also known as bubble tea, is a Taiwanese drink typically made with milk, tea, and chewy tapioca balls. Boba, which is made using tapioca starch, comes in a variety of flavours and is usually served cold.

In addition to boba-style drinks, Starbucks employees and fans have teased several other drink items rumoured to be part of the …