Question

text 1
bubble tea gets its name from its main ingredient. these \bubbles\ are chewy little balls usually made of tapioca. tapioca comes from the root of a tropical plant, and it is often used in puddings. the tapioca bubbles are placed at the bottom of the cup, along with milk, tea, and sugar. you can eat the bubbles while you drink the tea, or you can gobble them all up at the end.

text 2
bubble tea is a beverage from taiwan. the drink was first created in the 1980s, but it is unclear who exactly invented it. bubble tea remains a popular drink in asia. in fact, it is quite common to see a bubble tea shop on nearly every street in many asian cities. now, people in other parts of the world are enjoying this fun drink, too.

which sentence best combines the main, or central, ideas of both texts?
bubble tea is a drink that is made with milk, tea, sugar, and small tapioca \bubbles.\
bubble tea is a popular drink that comes from taiwan and contains chewy tapioca balls.
although bubble tea was originally created in taiwan, it is now more popular in other parts of the world.

Explanation:

Text 1 focuses on bubble tea's key ingredient (chewy tapioca bubbles) and basic components, while Text 2 covers its origin (Taiwan, 1980s) and global popularity. The correct option must include both the core ingredient detail from Text 1 and the origin/popularity detail from Text 2. The first option only covers Text 1's content, the third option misrepresents the popularity claim (Text 2 says it's popular in Asia and now enjoyed elsewhere, not more popular outside).

Answer:

Bubble tea is a popular drink that comes from Taiwan and contains chewy tapioca balls.