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bell pepper
Unicode: 1FAD1
Description
A brown tapioca pearl standing upright, often depicted with a small, darker spot or reflection. It represents a single boba pearl.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-vegetable
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, object-based. Primarily evokes thoughts of bubble tea, beverages, or snacks.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 14.0 in 2021, reflecting the growing global popularity of bubble tea. It was created to represent the iconic tapioca pearls that are a signature component of the drink.
Usage Examples
- Talking about bubble tea: 'Craving some boba! 🧋🧋🧋'
- Indicating an ingredient: 'Thinking about what's in my drink 🤔'
- Referring to tapioca: 'Just made some homemade tapioca pudding 🍮'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with bubble tea (boba tea) as a trendy beverage, particularly among younger demographics.
East Asian culture:
Deeply integrated with the cultural popularity of bubble tea, which originated in Taiwan. Represents a staple ingredient in a beloved drink.