Google is commemorating bubble tea with a Google Doodle today, January 29th. Bubble Tea, also known as boba tea or pearl milk tea, originates from Taiwanese tea culture, dating back to the 17th century. It was in the 1980’s that bubble tea as it's recognized today was invented. Since then, the drink has gained immense popularity and was even made into an emoji in 2020.

The Google Doodle today honors bubble tea by inviting users to try their hand at making it. The game consists of five orders for users to try and complete. Each requires the player to choose and pour varying amounts of bubbles, tea, and syrup into a cup. Get close to the line without going over to earn the most points, while having a bit of fun in the process.

Innovation and experimentation on the original bubble tea continues with waves of Taiwanese immigrants bringing the drink overseas to other countries such as Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and more.

The popular beverage is now a global phenomenon, and today’s Google Doodle celebrates just that. The Doodle features colorful animated graphics and Taiwan’s indigenous Formosan