Shrubbish: A Sober Drinks & Thinks Podcast
There's plenty of content out there about alcohol. Everybody loves cocktails and mixology, right? But what about those of us who have stopped drinking -- whatever the reason? Shrubbish: A Sober Drinks & Thinks Podcast aims to explore the world beyond booze. From lightly fermented drinks around the world to health claims and beverage apparatuses, Sarah investigates a variety of beverage-related topics, along with discussing her own personal relationship with addiction and recovery. Plus, every episode includes a taste & review of everyone's favorite little sprit-free elixir: The Shrub. Bespoke new flavor each week!
Shrubbish: A Sober Drinks & Thinks Podcast
The Boba
Sarah and The Shrub cover the history and making of Bubble Tea, and discuss a little about her experience with AA. Potential (NA) drinking game: count how many times she says the word "boba".
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- “Bubble Tea” (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea
- “Tapioca Pearl” (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapioca_pearl
- “Popping Boba” (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popping_boba
- Wei, Clarissa. “The Story Behind Bubble Tea, Taiwan’s Iconic Drink.” National Geographic, 3 October 2023.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/what-is-boba-bubble-tea-taiwan
- Krishna, Priya. “A Brief History of Boba.” Food & Wine, 6 June 2017.
https://www.foodandwine.com/origins-of-boba-tea-6406857
- Wong, Maggie Hiufu. “The Rise of Bubble Tea, one of Taiwan’s Most Beloved Beverages.” CNN Travel, 29 April 2020.
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/taiwan-bubble-tea-origins/index.html
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email: shrubbishpodcast@gmail.com
While I want to bring levity to the table, this podcast does contain descriptions of substance abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
