Salma Heram, George Washington University

Love the popular drink? Consider stopping by one of these fun joints next time you’re in the nation’s capital.

Mai Khou Vang, Michigan State University

The sudden popularity of the drink in the West has caused some in the Asian American community to cling to it for dear life — for fear they won’t have any other way to connect to their culture.

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

Bubble tea isn’t just a drink, it’s a lifestyle.