AdvertisementSan Francisco Is Poised To Ban Plastic Straws. That's Got Bubble Tea Shops WorriedJuly 30, 2018Michelle WileyfacebookEmailBubble tea, or boba, features large tapioca balls at the bottom meant to be sucked up through a plastic straw. Vendors say paper straws don't always work as well, and they're more expensive. (KQED)