Boba, or tapioca pearls, are delicious in iced milk tea, but when making them at home, their width can pose a problem for ...

Divide cooked tapioca pearls, tea and ice among glasses in that order. Stir in 1½ Tbs. milk and 1½ Tbs. simple syrup, adjusting to taste. Use jumbo-sized straw for maximum boba retrieval.

Boba’s lengthy menu includes a plethora of milk tea (with tapioca boba) options that come in a large ($6.25) or extra-large size ($7.95), and range from brown sugar, jasmine, mango and vanilla ...

Pick a classic combo: Order a classic milk tea with tapioca pearls—ask for black tea with whole or oat milk if you’re unsure. It’s the most popular starter drink for a reason.

You may wish to cook a larger batch of tapioca pearls in advance, then just use 2 tbsp per glass when serving the tea. Swap the mango for your favourite tinned fruit (about 400g), but make sure it ...

Cooked tapioca pearls are often used in bubble tea, a cold, sweet beverage. Bubble tea, also known as boba tea, usually consists of brewed tea with tapioca pearls, syrup, milk, and ice cubes.

Prepare the taro . Peel the taro and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of baking soda. Add the taro and boil until soft.