Our problem? The famous popping bobas, as delicious as they were, would lazily sink to the bottom of our glass, forcing us into a frustrating game of hide-and-seek with a straw. We'd simply had enough of that little game. We became obsessed with a single idea: making popping bobas rise to the surface of our drinks.

We were told it was impossible to defy physics, that our efforts would be in vain. We laughed. Hard. Then we worked hard. Very hard. The result? Bobas made from real fruit puree, with no artificial sweeteners, that proudly attempt to float to the surface. It was a small victory that simplified our lives while allowing us to say goodbye to straws.