If you have been intrigued by seeing people walking around with large glasses of what appears to be a drink with large colored bubbles floating inside, we are happy to reveal the mystery. Or, if you are one of those walking around with said cup, you’ll be thrilled to know how to prepare your mystery drink at home and save you some money. Boba tea is so fun to make and (even more) to drink! Who doesn’t want pearly bubbles floating around your daily drink? Let’s learn more about this fun preparation and how to make it in the comfort of your home.
Originating in Taiwan, the Boba Tea mania has spread all over the world, and we completely understand why. Boba refers to any drink with chunks in it but it also refers to the pearly bubbles inside. The pearls are made of tapioca starch and the drink is prepared with brewed black tea and milk or half and half, mixed together they create this inventive and delicious drink we call Bubble Tea or Boba Tea.
The color and texture display is beautiful, with the tea mixture at the top, the milky and more creamy mixture in the middle and the round tapioca pearls at the bottom. It tastes sweet and creamy, so delicious. It is usually drunk using thick straws (make sure you invest in reusable options like this one!) to allow for the bubbles to go up. The taste and consistency of the pearls feel like sweet chewing gum or jelly.
If you’re a tea fan, the combinations are endless. You can use any type of tea you like and flavor it with syrups, or herbs and customize it as many times as you like. Make sure you use a transparent glass to display the beautiful pearls at the bottom and the mix of colors.
Are you excited to try this fun drink at home? Make it as a family activity and start a Boba Tea party!
Photos by Alfonso Revilla
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