Travellers Can Now Order Boba Milk Tea On AirAsia Flights
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AirAsia Thailand recently introduced bubble milk tea in their in-flight menu – much to the delight of customers. There’s even a poster that says that passengers can now enjoy Boba milk tea 35,000 feet in the air.
You’ve probably come across articles on how unhealthy bubble tea drinks can be, due to its sugar intake, sweeteners and artificial flavourings. To combat that, AirAsia Thailand has come up with a healthier option flyers.
Enter AirAsia’s milk tea with konjac bubbles. According to Google, konjac (also known as konnyaku and devil’s tongue) “is high in fiber and has almost no calories”. Made from the root of a plant, some of its alleged health benefits include helping people to lose weight.
Its boba also come in diamond shapes. There is only 1 flavoured bubble tea on the menu for the time being though.
Priced at ฿75 (RM10), it is available on AirAsia Thailand and AirAsiaX Thailand flights.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the key difference between AirAsia's new bubble tea and traditional versions?
What is the key difference between AirAsia's new bubble tea and traditional versions?
AirAsia's new milk tea uses konjac bubbles instead of traditional ones. Konjac is described as being high in fibre and having almost no calories, offering a healthier option for passengers.
Q.How much does the new bubble milk tea cost on AirAsia Thailand flights?
How much does the new bubble milk tea cost on AirAsia Thailand flights?
The new boba milk tea is priced at ฿75, which is equivalent to RM10. This price applies to both AirAsia Thailand and AirAsiaX Thailand flights where it is available.
Q.What is unique about the shape of the konjac bubbles in the new drink?
What is unique about the shape of the konjac bubbles in the new drink?
The konjac bubbles, made from the root of a plant, come in diamond shapes. This distinguishes them visually from the typical round boba found in other bubble tea drinks.