# Boba-Topped Pizzas Domino's Pizza Taiwan Created a Black Sugar Pearl Pizza By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-pizza References: [cnn](https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/taiwan-bubble-tea-pizza-intl-hnk/index.html) & [dominos.tw](https://www.dominos.com.tw) In Taiwan, the birthplace of bubble tea, Domino's Pizza is now serving up an unusual creation called the [Black Sugar Pearl Pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-bleu-pizza). The unique pizza product is topped with dark tapioca pearls, mochi balls of a similar size, mozzarella cheese and honey. The sweet boba pieces and mochi balls both boast a soft and chewy texture, which adds an unexpected eating experience to a familiar dish, as well as an unconventional aesthetic that clearly sets itself apart from regular pepperoni-topped pizzas. The new menu addition from [Domino's Pizza Taiwan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-pizza) taps into the global popularity of bubble tea, which is moving well beyond beverages, especially as sweet boba pieces are now being integrated into a variety of food products around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Boba-infused Cuisine:** There is a growing trend of adding boba and other bubble tea ingredients to food, creating new and unique flavor experiences. - **Unconventional Toppings:** Adding unexpected toppings to traditional dishes can create disruption and new experiences for customers. - **Innovative Menu Items:** Combining familiar dishes with unique ingredients can lead to innovation and increased interest from customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from adding new and unexpected ingredients to traditional dishes, creating new flavor experiences for customers. - **Fast Food:** Innovative menu items can help fast food chains stay competitive and attract new customers, especially with unique and unexpected ingredients. - **Bubble Tea:** As bubble tea continues to grow in popularity, opportunities arise for the industry to expand into new markets, such as offering unique boba-infused foods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubble Tea Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-tea-boba-ice-cream.md) - [Alcoholic Boba Pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholic-boba-pearls.md) - [Celebratory Cherry Blossom Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-pizza.md) - [Chocolate Volcano Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-volcano-pizza.md) - [Spicy Boba Ramen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-ramen.md) - [Plant-Based Boba Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-toppings.md) - [Chewy Boba Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummyboba-candy.md) - [Sweet Pizza Crust Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-fold.md) - [Crunchy Crystal Bobas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-boba.md)