Never thought of that, but you're right.

I love the bobas I've had, though I'll confess almost all have been powder-based. In fact I found out where to buy the powder and boba online and did so but can't get them to taste the same (guess it's all in the blender). My favorites are green tea, chai tea, and some hawaiian one (might be the previously-mentioned taro).

If you ever stop up in Anchorage, Alaska, head over to the mall downtown and on the food court level (4th floor IIRC), there's a place called Fruitland. Great boba teas (most are powder-based) - I always stop there as soon as I can after arriving and it's always one of the last stops I make before I leave. Love the stuff!