Also known as: bubble tea, boba, milk tea, tapioca, boba tea
The Bubble Tea (🧋) emoji depicts a cup of bubble tea (also called boba or boba tea) — the Taiwanese drink with tapioca pearls at the bottom. Introduced in 2021, it's become a symbol of treating yourself, hanging out with friends, and Asian cultural pride. Getting boba is often a social ritual: "Boba run after class? 🧋"
Beyond the literal drink, 🧋 can mean any self-care moment: "Staying in with a good book and boba 🧋". In Asian-American communities, it's a cultural identity marker — a small way of saying "I see you" to others who share the boba ritual. The emoji is also used in the broader context of AAPI representation, as bubble tea originated in Taiwan and spread globally through Asian diaspora communities.
Not sure if 🧋 is the right choice? The Bubble Tea emoji is best for expressing the specific emotions described above. If you need a different nuance, try one of the related emojis listed above. Each emoji carries its own emotional weight and cultural context — choosing the right one can completely change how your message lands.
Click the copy button above to copy the Bubble Tea emoji (🧋) to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere — iMessage, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, email, or any app that supports emojis. On desktop, you can also right-click the emoji and select "Copy Emoji" or use Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac) after selecting it.