bubble tea Emoji

๐Ÿง‹ ยท U+1F9CB ยท Emoji 13.0

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What does the bubble tea emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

Literally, ๐Ÿง‹ represents a cup of bubble tea, a popular drink that originated in Taiwan, characterized by chewy tapioca pearls and a variety of flavors. Figuratively, it can symbolize a favorite drink or a casual, social gathering with friends. In slang, ๐Ÿง‹ is often used to express excitement or enthusiasm for trying new foods or drinks, particularly those that are trendy or Instagrammable. Its meaning can also extend to a broader cultural reference, representing Asian cuisine or a fun, youthful lifestyle.

How the bubble tea emoji is used

Texting and social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are where ๐Ÿง‹ is most frequently used, often in captions or comments to express a craving or share a favorite spot to grab bubble tea. Tone-wise, the emoji tends to convey a playful, lighthearted vibe, and its usage skews towards a younger demographic who are familiar with the drink and its cultural significance. On platforms like TikTok, ๐Ÿง‹ might be used in a more humorous or ironic way, while on Instagram, it's often used to add a pop of fun and color to food-related posts. The emoji's usage can also vary by region, with different countries or cities having their own unique bubble tea cultures and preferences.

bubble tea emoji examples

How to copy the bubble tea emoji

To use the bubble tea emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F9CB), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

bobabubblefoodmilkpearltea

bubble tea emoji on different platforms

How the bubble tea emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

bubble tea Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿง‹
Namebubble tea
CategoryFood & Drink
CodepointsU+1F9CB
Shortcode:bubble_tea:
Emoji version13.0
Unicode version13.0
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bubble tea Emoji FAQ

What does the bubble tea emoji mean?

Literally, ๐Ÿง‹ represents a cup of bubble tea, a popular drink that originated in Taiwan, characterized by chewy tapioca pearls and a variety of flavors. Figuratively, it can symbolize a favorite drink or a casual, social gathering with friends.

How do I copy and paste the bubble tea emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿง‹ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the bubble tea emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F9CB, introduced in Emoji version 13.0 (Unicode 13.0). Its shortcode is :bubble_tea:.

What are other names for the bubble tea emoji?

People also search for the bubble tea emoji as boba, bubble, food, milk, pearl.

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