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Map Trading presents Popping Boba Bubble Tea

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Map Trading has launched Popping Boba Bubble Tea in association with food and beverage brand Vinut and will be available in four flavours: Strawberry, Lychee, Peach and Mango. Head of sales, Gurmail Singh Lal Map Trading Ltd says: “We are so excited to be kicking…

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