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KHAB Tapioca Empress, nicknamed “Hoops,” reimagines what a bubble tea shop can be. Located in Winnipeg, Canada, and brought to life by the team at Design Shop, this space delivers big personality, blending the lively spirit of street markets and the fun, social nature of boba culture, all wrapped in a bold, basketball-inspired design.
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