‘Dragon’ Manjit Minhas withdraws from Bobba Tea investment after backlash over cultural appropriation; company issues apology

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Dragons’ Den panellist Manjit Minhas has announced her decision to withdraw from investing in Bobba Tea following intense backlash over the...

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In a statement posted on her Instagram account, Minhas said: “Last week’s episode had a pitch from entrepreneurs about Bobba Tea that has sparked a big conversation. After more reflection, due diligence and listening to many of your opinions I will not be investing in Bobba Tea.” The controversy began during a recent episode when Liu, a Chinese-born Canadian actor, voiced concerns over the entrepreneurs’ failure to acknowledge bubble tea’s Taiwanese origins. He criticised the pair for profiting off a product that holds deep cultural significance without giving proper credit, sparking a larger debate online.

The company explained that their comments about improving bubble tea’s formula were poorly communicated, partly due to language barriers, and were aimed at differentiating their product from other ready-to-drink options in large retailers. “We take responsibility for the impact this has had... and will re-evaluate our branding, packaging, and marketing strategies to ensure respectful and accurate representation.”

 

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