Bubble tea, invented in the 1990’s in Taiwan, was always made with powdered milk . As bubble tea shops traveled west, many kept with that tradition. However, we broke the mold with freshly brewed tea recipes at Tsaocaa. Each loose leaf tea is brewed fresh to order in an espresso-like machine, which sets Tsaocaa apart from any other shops in America. The staff then puts the tea concentrate out to cool it down. Once cool, the tea is mixed either with organic milk