At first glance, the Replicating Smoothie looks like an ordinary, if not slightly vibrant, bubble tea. The drink itself is thick, with a glossy, almost unnatural sheen, and comes in an array of bright, enticing colors. The boba pearls inside are what make it unique—or rather, sinister. Unlike typical tapioca pearls, these "boba" have a slightly translucent, gelatinous quality, shifting ever so slightly in the liquid as if they’re alive.