Due to the pandemic and a backlog in shipping from overseas, there is now a shortage of boba and the tapioca starch used to make it.
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That means fans of bubble tea might have to go without the tapioca pearls for at least a few weeks, possibly even months.
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The Boba Guys, who have several locations across Southern California, commented on the shortage in an Instagram post saying, "This is an industry-wide shortage. Some boba shops are already out. Others will run out in the next few weeks. 99% of boba comes from overseas."
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Some shops are already out of boba, while others are expected to run out in the next few weeks. It is unknown when the shortage might end.