Bubble Tea emoji meaning
People use it to suggest getting boba, show they're drinking one, or signal they like boba-related aesthetics. Example: 'Want to get π§ after class?' or 'currently obsessed with π§'.
The official Unicode name for π§ is bubble tea. It belongs to the food & drink group and the drink subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as boba, bubble, food, milk, pearl, tea.
It was added in Emoji 13, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get π§ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type bubble tea.
- Tap π§ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get π§ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "bubble tea". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π§ from this page and paste it.
How to type π§ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "bubble tea" and click π§.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π§ on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "bubble tea" and double-click π§. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π§ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π§ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
π§ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🧋 |
| HTML hex | 🧋 |
CSS content | "\1F9CB" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F9CB}" |
| Python | "\U0001F9CB" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%A7%8B |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :bubble_tea: |
Because π§ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the bubble tea emoji mean? +
Shows a cup of bubble tea with tapioca pearls, used to represent the drink itself or a love of boba culture. Its official Unicode name is "bubble tea".
What does π§ mean in texting besides the drink? +
It usually just means the sender wants bubble tea or is talking about getting it, with no deeper slang meaning.
What is π§ often paired with? +
It's often used with food or drink emoji like π° or π‘, or with plans to hang out, since boba runs are a common social activity.
How do I get the bubble tea emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "bubble tea". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy π§ from this page.
What is the Unicode for π§? +
The bubble tea emoji is U+1F9CB. In HTML use 🧋.
Why does π§ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so π§ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.