Ordering bubble tea in English
How to order milk tea with half sugar, less ice, and extra pearls.
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Order one milk tea.
bubble tea / boba tea; Can I get… is a common way to order
50% sugar, not much ice.
Other options: no ice；room temperature；hot
They're chewy tapioca pearls.
tapioca = cassava；chewy = springy；coconut jelly = a topping
Remember to shake it first!
Don't forget to… = a reminder；straw = tube for drinking
Quick answers
Ordering: what to say in English
Say “Can I get one milk tea?” — order one milk tea. bubble tea / boba tea; Can I get… is a common way to order.
Sugar & ice: what to say in English
Say “Half sugar, less ice.” — 50% sugar, not much ice. Other options: no ice；room temperature；hot.
Toppings: what to say in English
Say “Tapioca pearls. They're chewy.” — they're chewy tapioca pearls. tapioca = cassava；chewy = springy；coconut jelly = a topping.
Before drinking: what to say in English
Say “Don't forget to shake it!” — remember to shake it first. Don't forget to… = a reminder；straw = tube for drinking.