Many overseas clients may not realize that the U.S. has the strictest food regulations in the world. Being approved by both agencies means our products pass two different, rigorous filters:
* The FDA (The Science Watchdog): They analyze our syrups, powders, and pearls for chemical and biological safety. They ensure there are no harmful additives, prohibited dyes, or toxic preservatives. If an ingredient is even slightly suspicious, the FDA bans it.
* The USDA (The Purity Watchdog): They monitor the agricultural integrity of our raw ingredients, such as tea leaves, sugar, and starches. They ensure our products are grown and processed in clean environments, free from dangerous pesticides or contaminants.
Unlike most bubble tea shops that buy from third-party trading companies, Tapioca Express manages its own international trade: total traceable. We source directly from premium vendors in Taiwan and handle the logistics ourselves.
* Guaranteed Authenticity: Because we handle our own imports, we are the "first person" to handle the goods when they arrive. This eliminates the risk of "middlemen" swapping our high-quality ingredients for cheaper, unverified alternatives.
We believe that safety and freshness go hand-in-hand.
* Fresh Chicken: For our signature Popcorn Chicken, our franchisees purchase fresh chicken locally. This ensures the meat is never pre-processed, "formed," or frozen in a factory for months.
* Premium Seasonings: This fresh local meat is then paired with our FDA/USDA-cleared proprietary flavor powders (Garlic, Kimchi, Chili, and Cheese) to create a snack that is both safe and delicious.
* Real Tea Leaves: We use freshly brewed tea, never artificial chemical concentrates.
* Daily Boba: Our pearls are cooked fresh throughout the day and never stored overnight.
* Health Conscious: We offer 100% customizable sugar and ice levels, allowing customers to control their own nutritional intake.
Conclusion: With over 25 years of history in the highly regulated U.S. market and 45 million+ cups sold, our longevity is proof of our quality. When you choose Tapioca Express, you are consuming ingredients that have been vetted by the world's most rigorous health authorities.
Tapioca Express harvests the finest ingredients from Taiwan and provides quality teas, boba, and snacks to our customers.
Certain foods and beverages sold or served here, and other exposure sources such as packaging, utensils, furniture, surfaces, or receipt paper, can expose you to chemicals including DEHP in certain plastics and BPS in receipt paper, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
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