Kunga Wilson

Berkeley’s Boba Bubble and the Surplus of Drink Spots

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The more matcha and boba shops open, the more each one struggles to survive. This oversaturation reflects more than just student demand, but a deeper set of economic, cultural, and aesthetic forces reshaping consumption habits and business…

By Kunga Wilson, graphics by Business Review at Berkeley · November 20, 2025 · 4 min read