Bubble tea, which has its roots in 1980s Taiwan, has become something of a global sensation. It has become an international smash hit, spreading through China, Asia, the USA and all across Instagram, with stores popping up and developing as fast as people can queue for them.

So we ask ourselves- What's special about bubble tea? Who invented it? How did it become a global phenomenon? And why is it accepted by the mainstream so much faster than dishes such as General Tso's chicken or chop suey? Listen in to find out. 

Music credit: Make It Tasty by Fung Bros