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A slew of coffee and tea spots have matcha lattes on the menu, but Tucson is also home to matcha-flavored treats like gelato and crepe cakes.

From restaurants making their first appearance in town to those opening second locations throughout the city, it's without question that the scene has seen its fair share of growth.

Depending on how long it lasts, the shortage could spell disaster for boba shops, many of which are still recovering from economic setbacks during the pandemic. Businesses are reporting difficulty in getting boba, the chewy tapioca balls that's ubiquitous in bubble tea. (Boba can refer to both the drink itself and to the tapioca balls.) Coupled with unpredictable shipments, shop owners are also reporting higher costs to obtain boba. "Without boba, we don't even know what we would do," said Justin Gallardo, manager of a Bing's Boba Tea location in Tucson. Why is there a nationwide boba shortag...