Boba recipes

Ingredients

• 2 tsp loose black tea (or 2 black tea bags)
• 1 cup hot water for brewing
• 3 tbsp brown sugar syrup (plus extra for streaking the cup)
• 3/4 cup whole milk (or non-dairy milk)
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil (about 10 cups of water per 1 cup of tapioca pearls).
2. 2Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently so they don't stick together.
3. 3Boil for 20–25 minutes until the pearls are soft and chewy all the way through, then turn off the heat, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.
4. 4Drain, rinse with cool water, and soak the pearls in brown sugar syrup or honey for 10 minutes so they stay sweet and glossy.
5. 5Drizzle brown sugar syrup around the inside of the cup so it runs down in streaks.
6. 6Brew the tea double-strength and let it cool slightly — a strong base keeps the drink flavorful once the ice goes in.
7. 7Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (skip for a no-tapioca drink).
8. 8Fill the shaker with the brewed tea, milk, and flavoring; add sweetener to the guest's preferred level.
9. 9Add ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until frosty cold.
10. 10Pour over the pearls, seal the lid, and serve with a wide boba straw.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp loose black tea (or 2 black tea bags)
• 1 cup hot water for brewing
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp simple syrup or coconut syrup
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil (about 10 cups of water per 1 cup of tapioca pearls).
2. 2Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently so they don't stick together.
3. 3Boil for 20–25 minutes until the pearls are soft and chewy all the way through, then turn off the heat, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.
4. 4Drain, rinse with cool water, and soak the pearls in brown sugar syrup or honey for 10 minutes so they stay sweet and glossy.
5. 5Brew the tea double-strength and let it cool slightly — a strong base keeps the drink flavorful once the ice goes in.
6. 6Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (skip for a no-tapioca drink).
7. 7Fill the shaker with the brewed tea, milk, and flavoring; add sweetener to the guest's preferred level.
8. 8Add ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until frosty cold.
9. 9Pour over the pearls, seal the lid, and serve with a wide boba straw.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp loose black tea (or 2 black tea bags)
• 1 cup hot water for brewing
• 3 tbsp honeydew melon flavoring or fresh honeydew puree
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp simple syrup
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil (about 10 cups of water per 1 cup of tapioca pearls).
2. 2Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently so they don't stick together.
3. 3Boil for 20–25 minutes until the pearls are soft and chewy all the way through, then turn off the heat, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.
4. 4Drain, rinse with cool water, and soak the pearls in brown sugar syrup or honey for 10 minutes so they stay sweet and glossy.
5. 5Brew the tea double-strength and let it cool slightly — a strong base keeps the drink flavorful once the ice goes in.
6. 6Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (skip for a no-tapioca drink).
7. 7Fill the shaker with the brewed tea, milk, and flavoring; add sweetener to the guest's preferred level.
8. 8Add ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until frosty cold.
9. 9Pour over the pearls, seal the lid, and serve with a wide boba straw.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp culinary-grade matcha powder
• 1/4 cup hot water (about 175°F — not boiling)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp simple syrup
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil (about 10 cups of water per 1 cup of tapioca pearls).
2. 2Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently so they don't stick together.
3. 3Boil for 20–25 minutes until the pearls are soft and chewy all the way through, then turn off the heat, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.
4. 4Drain, rinse with cool water, and soak the pearls in brown sugar syrup or honey for 10 minutes so they stay sweet and glossy.
5. 5Sift the matcha into a bowl, add the hot water, and whisk in a zigzag motion until smooth and foamy with no lumps.
6. 6Add the pearls to a 24 oz cup, then fill with ice and milk sweetened to taste.
7. 7Pour the whisked matcha over the top for a layered look, seal, and serve.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp loose black tea (or 2 black tea bags)
• 1 cup hot water for brewing
• 3 tbsp strawberry flavoring or strawberry puree
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp simple syrup
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil (about 10 cups of water per 1 cup of tapioca pearls).
2. 2Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently so they don't stick together.
3. 3Boil for 20–25 minutes until the pearls are soft and chewy all the way through, then turn off the heat, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.
4. 4Drain, rinse with cool water, and soak the pearls in brown sugar syrup or honey for 10 minutes so they stay sweet and glossy.
5. 5Brew the tea double-strength and let it cool slightly — a strong base keeps the drink flavorful once the ice goes in.
6. 6Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (skip for a no-tapioca drink).
7. 7Fill the shaker with the brewed tea, milk, and flavoring; add sweetener to the guest's preferred level.
8. 8Add ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until frosty cold.
9. 9Pour over the pearls, seal the lid, and serve with a wide boba straw.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp taro powder (or 1/2 cup cooked taro root, mashed smooth)
• 1 cup hot water
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp simple syrup
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil (about 10 cups of water per 1 cup of tapioca pearls).
2. 2Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently so they don't stick together.
3. 3Boil for 20–25 minutes until the pearls are soft and chewy all the way through, then turn off the heat, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.
4. 4Drain, rinse with cool water, and soak the pearls in brown sugar syrup or honey for 10 minutes so they stay sweet and glossy.
5. 5Whisk the taro powder into the hot water until completely smooth, then let it cool.
6. 6Add the taro mixture, milk, and sweetener to a shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds.
7. 7Pour over the pearls in a 24 oz cup, seal, and serve.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp loose black tea (or 2 black tea bags)
• 1 cup hot water for brewing
• 3 tbsp watermelon flavoring or fresh watermelon juice
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp simple syrup
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil (about 10 cups of water per 1 cup of tapioca pearls).
2. 2Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently so they don't stick together.
3. 3Boil for 20–25 minutes until the pearls are soft and chewy all the way through, then turn off the heat, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.
4. 4Drain, rinse with cool water, and soak the pearls in brown sugar syrup or honey for 10 minutes so they stay sweet and glossy.
5. 5Brew the tea double-strength and let it cool slightly — a strong base keeps the drink flavorful once the ice goes in.
6. 6Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (skip for a no-tapioca drink).
7. 7Fill the shaker with the brewed tea, milk, and flavoring; add sweetener to the guest's preferred level.
8. 8Add ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until frosty cold.
9. 9Pour over the pearls, seal the lid, and serve with a wide boba straw.

Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso (or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp cappuccino flavoring or vanilla syrup
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil (about 10 cups of water per 1 cup of tapioca pearls).
2. 2Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently so they don't stick together.
3. 3Boil for 20–25 minutes until the pearls are soft and chewy all the way through, then turn off the heat, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.
4. 4Drain, rinse with cool water, and soak the pearls in brown sugar syrup or honey for 10 minutes so they stay sweet and glossy.
5. 5Brew the espresso or strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
6. 6Shake the coffee, milk, flavoring, and ice hard for 10–15 seconds.
7. 7Pour over the pearls in a 24 oz cup, seal, and serve.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Thai tea mix (spiced black tea)
• 1 cup hot water for brewing
• 3/4 cup milk (traditional: half-and-half or evaporated milk)
• 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk or simple syrup
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil (about 10 cups of water per 1 cup of tapioca pearls).
2. 2Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently so they don't stick together.
3. 3Boil for 20–25 minutes until the pearls are soft and chewy all the way through, then turn off the heat, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.
4. 4Drain, rinse with cool water, and soak the pearls in brown sugar syrup or honey for 10 minutes so they stay sweet and glossy.
5. 5Steep the Thai tea mix in hot water for 5 minutes, then strain out the leaves.
6. 6Stir in the sweetened condensed milk while the tea is still warm so it dissolves fully.
7. 7Fill a 24 oz cup with pearls and ice, pour in the tea, and top with milk for the classic layered look. Seal and serve.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp green apple fruit syrup or flavoring
• 1 1/2 cups cold filtered water
• 1 tbsp simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• Squeeze of fresh lemon (optional, for brightness)
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba (optional)
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Add the cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (optional).
2. 2Fill the shaker with the fruit flavoring, cold filtered water, and sweetener adjusted to the guest's preference.
3. 3Add ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the drink is ice cold and lightly frothy.
4. 4Pour into the cup over the toppings, seal the lid, and serve with a wide boba straw.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp lychee fruit syrup or flavoring
• 1 1/2 cups cold filtered water
• 1 tbsp simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 2 canned lychees, halved (optional garnish)
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba (optional)
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Add the cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (optional).
2. 2Fill the shaker with the fruit flavoring, cold filtered water, and sweetener adjusted to the guest's preference.
3. 3Add ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the drink is ice cold and lightly frothy.
4. 4Pour into the cup over the toppings, seal the lid, and serve with a wide boba straw.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp mango fruit syrup or puree
• 1 1/2 cups cold filtered water
• 1 tbsp simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba (optional)
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Add the cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (optional).
2. 2Fill the shaker with the fruit flavoring, cold filtered water, and sweetener adjusted to the guest's preference.
3. 3Add ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the drink is ice cold and lightly frothy.
4. 4Pour into the cup over the toppings, seal the lid, and serve with a wide boba straw.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp orange fruit syrup or 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups cold filtered water
• 1 tbsp simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba (optional)
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Add the cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (optional).
2. 2Fill the shaker with the fruit flavoring, cold filtered water, and sweetener adjusted to the guest's preference.
3. 3Add ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the drink is ice cold and lightly frothy.
4. 4Pour into the cup over the toppings, seal the lid, and serve with a wide boba straw.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp peach fruit syrup or flavoring
• 1 1/2 cups cold filtered water
• 1 tbsp simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba (optional)
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Add the cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (optional).
2. 2Fill the shaker with the fruit flavoring, cold filtered water, and sweetener adjusted to the guest's preference.
3. 3Add ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the drink is ice cold and lightly frothy.
4. 4Pour into the cup over the toppings, seal the lid, and serve with a wide boba straw.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp passion fruit syrup or puree (with seeds if you like the crunch)
• 1 1/2 cups cold filtered water
• 1 tbsp simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba (optional)
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Add the cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (optional).
2. 2Fill the shaker with the fruit flavoring, cold filtered water, and sweetener adjusted to the guest's preference.
3. 3Add ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the drink is ice cold and lightly frothy.
4. 4Pour into the cup over the toppings, seal the lid, and serve with a wide boba straw.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp strawberry fruit syrup or 1/2 cup strawberry puree
• 1 1/2 cups cold filtered water
• 1 tbsp simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba (optional)
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Add the cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (optional).
2. 2Fill the shaker with the fruit flavoring, cold filtered water, and sweetener adjusted to the guest's preference.
3. 3Add ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the drink is ice cold and lightly frothy.
4. 4Pour into the cup over the toppings, seal the lid, and serve with a wide boba straw.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 1 1/2 cups cold filtered water
• Lemon slice for garnish
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba (optional)
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Stir the honey into a splash of warm water first so it dissolves completely.
2. 2Add the cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (optional).
3. 3Shake the honey water, lemon juice, cold water, and ice hard for 10–15 seconds.
4. 4Pour into the cup, add a lemon slice, seal, and serve.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp guava fruit syrup or nectar
• 1 1/2 cups cold filtered water
• 1 tbsp simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba (optional)
• Ice

Preparation

1. 1Add the cooked tapioca pearls or popping boba to the bottom of a 24 oz cup (optional).
2. 2Fill the shaker with the fruit flavoring, cold filtered water, and sweetener adjusted to the guest's preference.
3. 3Add ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the drink is ice cold and lightly frothy.
4. 4Pour into the cup over the toppings, seal the lid, and serve with a wide boba straw.