How to Make Boba Bubble Tea at Home - Easy Peasy 1,2,3

I love Boba Tea and there is no better way to experiment with Boba Bubble Tea at home than with a kit made by those that know what they are doing. After making just one batch of Boba Bubble Tea you may find yourself searching for instruction online. Well, skip that silly step and go right for exactly what you need to succeed!

Step 1:
How to make Boba Tea at home? The essentials:

1. Choose your flavors. You will need to choose the flavor of your tea/mix and the flavor of your tapioca pearls (Boba).
2. Do not worry, this is easy!
3. Keep reading this blog and the information provided will help you determine the flavor(s) that you may enjoy.

Boba Tea's Origin
It is unclear when or who invented Boba, but we do know where it was said to be invented, Taichung Taiwan. The exact date has not been found but it is said to be sometime in the 1980s. Most Boba Tea aka Bubble tea recipes contain a tea base mixed with fruit or milk. 

A few popular flavors are:

• Honeydew Melon
• Taro
• Matcha Green Tea Latte
• Milk Tea

How to drink Boba Tea?
Boba Tea is most often served cold, although sometimes hot, and also blended like a smoothie or shaken like a cocktail. 

• There are hundreds of variants of the drink
• The most popular Boba/Bubble Tea drink is milk tea with tapioca pearls
• There are also variations of Boba, mostly with the color being or dark brown. 
• Boba has a mild sweet taste
• Some people also add flavored gelatin, called jellies, to the bottom of the cup.
• The newest type of Boba is called "popping Boba"

What is popping Boba?
Popping Boba are pearl-sized beads that are filled with fruit-flavored syrup, they pop when you bite into them. 

Where can you buy Boba?
Boba shops are up all over the world. One Boba drink at a Boba Tea shop or cafe will set you back about $4.00 - $6.00 on average. Quality and styles vary from shop to shop Additionally you can buy Boba Tea and make it yourself.

Start easy with an all-in-one kit. Most of these kits provide everything (except milk, ice, blender to get your drink started. 

Here are my 5 Favorite Boba Bubble Tea Kits:

1. J Way's Brown Sugar Bubble Tea Kit

2. Premium DIY Boba Tea Kit with Matcha, Earl Grey, Jasmine, Tapioca Pearls and Straws

3. The Ultimate DIY Bubble Tea Kit 6 Flavors

4. The Perfect Boba / Bubble Tea Starter Kit, 60+ Drinks, 6 Flavors, Boba Pearls, Cups, Straws, and Shaker

5. Matcha Pink Latte Kit - Premium Matcha Bubble Tea Kit Gift Set

What is Boba (Bubble Tea)?
Bubble tea is a tea-based drink invented in Taiwan during the 1980s, which is shaken with ice to create the "bubbles", a foamy layer on top of the drink; chewy tapioca balls are added as well. Ice-blended versions are frozen and put into a blender, resulting in a slushy consistency. Wikipedia

The 10+ Drinks Thai Boba Tea Kit:

Tea Powder, Tapioca Pearls & Straws By Buddha Bubbles Boba (shown below) is a great way to start your Boba Bubble Tea journey. It includes everything but plastic cups.

• 10 Ounces Thai Boba Tea Powder (makes 10 drinks)
• 10 Ounces Black 5 minute Boba Pearls (makes 10 drinks)
• Fat Boba Straws

 

I really like this specialty Boba Bubble Tea Kit (shown below) package though. It makes this journey easy and offers all types of flavors, including a custom flavor set. This truly is the ULTIMATE DIY Boba / Bubble Tea Kit, 60+ Drinks, 6 Flavors, Boba Pearls, Cups, Straws, and Shaker (FUN)...no joke!

There are four different package options are available:

• Fruity with Banana, Coconut Cream, Mango, Papaya, Green Apple, Watermelon
• Fun Bubble Tea Package with Almond, Bubble Gum, Lychee, Lavender, Rose, Taro
• Custom Bubble Tea Kit with your choice of 6 from flavors
• Classic Boba Tea Kit for home or business with Taro, Honeydew Melon, Green Tea Latte, Milk Tea, Thai Tea, Spiced Chai Tea Latte

There are many flavors available and even though Strawberry isn't as traditional of a flavor as Taro and Red Tea it is pretty tasty and the kids will love it. 

Fun flavors for kids:

• Strawberry Cream Boba Bubble Tea Drink Mix Powder
• Banana Cream Boba Bubble Tea Drink Mix Powder
• Honeydew Blended Crème Mix
• Variety Pack: Coco Real, Pina Real, and Passion

Don't forget the 10 Minute Fresh Boba / Tapioca Black Pearl 5 Pounds 

What is Boba Tea without tapioca pearls (well honestly it is like a watery shake) but really, what is tapioca and how do you prepare it?

Bubble Tea Supply has some great information on how to prepare tapioca pearls.

How To Prepare Tapioca Pearls For Bubble Tea

	Step 1: Boil Water Make sure there is a minimum of 7 parts water to 1 part tapioca.
	Step 2: Pour tapioca into boiling water When water achieves a rolling boil pour in the tapioca pearls.
	Step 3: Stir lightly Stir the tapioca lightly so that it doesn't stick to the bottom.
	Step 4: Let the tapioca float to the top Let the tapioca pearls float to the top.
	Step 5: Cook for 15 minutes on high heat with the cover on When the tapioca floats, cover the pot. Maintain a rolling boil and stir every 5 minutes.
	Step 6: Steep the cooked tapioca for 15 minutes After cooking for 15 minutes, take the pot off the heat and let sit for 15 minutes covered.
	Step 7: Drain the water from the cooked tapioca Run lukewarm or cold water over the pearls and drain the water from them.
	Step 8: Cover in sugar syrup Pour tapioca into a container and cover in sugar syrup or brown sugar. Cover the container. Serve when ready.

 Another fun and fruity Boba Tea option is:

• Qbubble's Tea Mango Powder with 50pcs Straws and Black Tapioca Pearl

Make it easy for you and your crew with this sweet set of all of the basic boba tea drink accessories that you will need to make just what you need. 

• ✅ Fusion Select - Best Combination and Selection inventor - Presenting Mango Flavor Tea with Tapioca Pearl along with 50 pcs of Bubble Size Straw
• ✅ Easy premixed powder to create a fun party drink with Bubble Pearl from Wufuyuan - Great for any occasions: Party, College, baby shower and Etc
• ✅ Same Professional flavor on the market - Never had to take a long drive when you have the carve for bubble tea. Mango Bubble Tea Hot or Cold Mango Bubble Tea
• ✅ Make your own bubble tea (Mango Flavor with great Bubble Available)
• ✅ The Bubble is easy to make and ready in 5 minute