Best Boba Teas And Acai In The Lansing Area

Let's talk about acai bowls and boba tea—two food trends that have taken Michigan by storm—just not my taste buds. While my pallet may not appreciate these trends, my wife and daughter LOVE them, so, as a dutiful husband and father, it's my job to find the perfect spots to satisfy their pop culture culinary cravings. Hence, the reason for compiling Lansing's 5 Best Spots for Acai Bowls and Boba Tea in the Lansing Area.

Harnessing the Power of the Amazon's Acai Berry in Lansing, Michigan

Before we examine the finest trendy food offerings in Lansing, let's describe them and why you should at least try them. First, acai bowls. These meals—and make no mistake, they will fill you up—are packed with acai berries, which are considered a superfood from the jungles of the Amazon. They blend into a thick, smoothie-like base, and you can add toppings, such as fruit, nuts, and even a drizzle of honey.

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While I appreciate these offerings and their health benefits, I'm more of an eggs and bacon guy. Bacon may clog arteries, but it's never given me brain freeze--not once.

Boba (Bubble) Tea Trending On and Off Campus in Michigan

Then, there's boba tea, also known as bubble tea, which originated in Taiwan. These sweet, milky teas are flavored with syrup, and the bottom is filled with chewy little tapioca pearls (or "boba"). There are different flavors of boba to choose from and an endless combination of flavors.

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The texture is off-putting to me, but my family loves it, and most establishments that serve boba have other offerings without anything floating in them. Here's a look at the Lansing area's best-reviewed acai bowl and boba tea from the Capitol Dome to Michigan State University.