bubble tea Emoji
๐ง ยท U+1F9CB ยท Emoji 13.0
What does the bubble tea emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Literally, ๐ง 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, ๐ง 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 ๐ง 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, ๐ง 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
- just got my boba fix ๐ง
- who's up for bubble tea ๐ง this weekend?
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
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.



bubble tea Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ง |
| Name | bubble tea |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Codepoints | U+1F9CB |
| Shortcode | :bubble_tea: |
| Emoji version | 13.0 |
| Unicode version | 13.0 |
bubble tea Emoji FAQ
Literally, ๐ง 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.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ง wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F9CB, introduced in Emoji version 13.0 (Unicode 13.0). Its shortcode is :bubble_tea:.
People also search for the bubble tea emoji as boba, bubble, food, milk, pearl.