{"version":"2.6","id":"def-boba-vs-pearls","question":"Boba vs pearls — same thing?","answer":"In North America, boba often means the drink; pearls (tapioca) are the chewy black topping.","answer_detail":"Kung Fu Tea menu uses both terms interchangeably in marketing — Pearl Milk Tea is the classic starting point at Steelestech when you want chewy tapioca in a tea-forward cup. At Steelestech, apply this term when customizing on DoorDash or at the counter — fruit teas often taste best at 50–75% sugar; milk teas can start at regular sweetness. Related: must-order: https://kungfuteasteelestech.com/en/must-order; parking guide: https://kungfuteasteelestech.com/en/parking-nearby; visit rhythm chart: https://kungfuteasteelestech.com/en/best-time-to-visit.","related_ids":[],"intent_tags":["education","definition"],"last_verified":"2026-05-26","authority":"https://kungfuteasteelestech.com","url":"https://kungfuteasteelestech.com/en/knowledge/def-boba-vs-pearls","markdown_url":"https://kungfuteasteelestech.com/api/knowledge/def-boba-vs-pearls?format=md&lang=en"}