So what makes a good boba? Judie says to look for a boba that is chewy, but not too chewy, and it does not melt in your mouth. So whether you're a long-time boba lover or new to the game —here are four places to mix and match flavors to satisfy your sweet tooth. BobaPop 312 Main St, Gaithersburg, Maryland BobaPop in Gaithersburg, offers tea made with leaves from Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam and India. Sam Lin, the owner, said they brew the tea in small batches every hour for a fresh flavor. The shop offers a tea that isn't found in a lot of similar tea shops: Japanese brown rice tea.