How to make strawberry boba pearls with tapioca starch

Strawberry boba is a delicious type of bubble tea with milk, strawberry boba balls, strawberries, and tapioca. It is perfect for summer although you can enjoy it any time of the year. Here is how to make strawberry boba tea.

What are Strawberry Boba Balls?

Strawberry boba balls are small balls about ⅜-inch in diameter and are full of flavorful fruit juice. Boba balls are very famous in the USA and Canada and now trending in Europe and Asia.

Usually, boba balls are used for bubble tea but it is possible to use them in desserts like pudding, cake, or ice cream.

What are Strawberry Boba Balls Made Of?

The main ingredients of strawberry boba balls are water, strawberry juice, sugar, calcium lactate, malic acid, artificial coloring, fruit flavorings, and seaweed extracts which form the outer wall or skin.

Where to Buy Strawberry Boba

Boba balls are very popular right now. You can find strawberry boba in almost any supermarket or grocery in the USA or Canada. Additionally, you can order strawberry boba online from Amazon or Walmart.

Bossen is one of the best-known strawberry boba brands. Check its website bossenstore.com for more details about Strawberry Bursting Boba® Pure 25.

How to make strawberry boba pearls with tapioca starch
Strawberry Bursting Boba

Are Strawberry Boba Balls Healthy?

Strawberry boba balls have very little nutrition and are basically made up of carbs and sugar. Strawberry boba does not contain any minerals or vitamins and contains no fiber.

Strawberry Popping Boba Topping Nutrition Facts

For 15g serving size:

  • Calories from Fat 0
  • Calories 15
  • Total Fat 0g
  • Saturated Fat 0g
  • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 10mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 4g
  • Dietary Fiber 0g
  • Sugars 3g
  • Protein 0g

How to Store Strawberry Boba Balls?

To store strawberry boba, simply place them in a jar and cover them with sugar syrup/fructose to ensure the boba does not start sticking to one another. Then place them somewhere at room temperature. Don't place them in the fridge because this will cause them to harden. Strawberry boba balls should be eaten within 4 hours or they may become too soft.

Here is an easy strawberry bob tea recipe including non-dairy milk or cream, strawberry boba, and raw sugar.

How to make strawberry boba pearls with tapioca starch
Strawberry Boba

Strawberry Boba Milk Ingredients:

For the Strawberry Milk:

  • 2 tbsp strawberry boba (see below)
  • ¾ cup (6 ounces) whole milk or creamy non-dairy milk

For the Strawberry Boba:

  • ½ cup (4 ounces) Driscoll’s strawberries, trimmed and hulled
  • ¼ cup (4 ½ ounces) raw sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 tbsp quick-cooking black tapioca pearls (dried boba)
  • Strawberry slices, for garnish

How to Make Strawberry Boba Milk

For the Strawberry Boba:

  1. Blend the strawberries with the sugar until smooth.
  2. Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a small jar or bowl.
  3. In a saucepan, boil the water.
  4. When the water starts to boil, add the tapioca and boil for about 2 minutes. 
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 more minutes. Alternatively, you can simply, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to cook the tapioca. 
  6. Remove the tapioca to a reserved bowl with a slotted spoon. 
  7. Allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

For the Strawberry Milk:

  1. Add the strawberry boba to a tall glass. 
  2. Add 2 to 3 ice cubes and top with milk. 
  3. Add the tapioca to the strawberry milk.
  4. Top with strawberry slices.
  5. Stir and enjoy.

Strawberry Milk Boba Tea

Here is another easy strawberry milk boba tea recipe. It is made of green tea, strawberry milk, simple syrup, and strawberry boba.

How to make strawberry boba pearls with tapioca starch
Strawberry Boba Milk Tea

Ingredients

  • 3 bags of black or green tea
  • 1 cup hot water
  • ½ cup strawberry boba balls
  • 4 tbsp simple syrup
  • 4 cups strawberry milk

How to Make Strawberry Milk Boba Tea

  1. Steep the green or black tea bags in the hot water for at least 10 minutes to get a strongly brewed tea. You can steep the tea a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator if needed.
  2. Prepare the strawberry boba balls by following the directions on the package to boil them on the stove.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, remove the boba balls from the pot and place them in a bowl. Then, add the simple syrup to the boba, stirring until combined.
  4. For serving, divide the strawberry boba balls between four serving glasses. Add ¼ cup of the prepared tea to each glass and top each with 1 cup of strawberry milk. You can add some ice cubes if desired.
  5. Serve with long dessert spoons so you can spoon out the boba.

How to Make Strawberry Boba Tea

Cuisine:American Courses:Dessert, Drinks and juices

Description

Strawberry boba is a delicious type of bubble tea with milk, strawberry boba balls, strawberries, and tapioca. It is perfect for summer although you can enjoy it any time of the year. Here is how to make strawberry boba tea.

Ingredients

  • 3 bags of black or green tea
  • 1 cup hot water
  • ½ cup strawberry boba balls
  • 4 tbsp simple syrup
  • 4 cups strawberry milk

Instructions

  1. Steep the green or black tea bags in the hot water for at least 10 minutes to get a strongly brewed tea. You can steep the tea a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator if needed.
  2. Prepare the strawberry boba balls by following the directions on the package to boil them on the stove.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, remove the boba balls from the pot and place them in a bowl. Then, add the simple syrup to the boba, stirring until combined.
  4. For serving, divide the strawberry boba balls between four serving glasses. Add ¼ cup of the prepared tea to each glass and top each with 1 cup of strawberry milk. You can add some ice cubes if desired.
  5. Serve with long dessert spoons so you can spoon out the boba.

Keywords:Strawberry Boba, Strawberry Boba milk tea

Serving Size 15

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 15
% Daily Value *
Sodium 10mg1%Total Carbohydrate 4g2%Sugars 3g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How do you turn tapioca pearls into boba?

Fill a small-medium saucepan with 10 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add 1 cup of dried tapioca pearls to the boiling water. At medium heat, wait until the tapioca floats to the surface of the water (2-3 minutes), then cover and cook at a low simmer for 2-3 minutes for a total cooking time of 2-6 minutes.

How do you use tapioca starch pearls?

How to prepare Tapioca Pearls for Bubble Tea.
Step 1: Boil Water. ... .
Step 2: Pour tapioca into boiling water. ... .
Step 3: Stir lightly. ... .
Step 4: Let the tapioca float to the top. ... .
Step 5: Cook for 15 minutes on high heat with cover on. ... .
Step 6: Steep the cooked tapioca for 15 minutes. ... .
Step 7: Drain the water from the cooked tapioca..

What are strawberry boba pearls made of?

The main ingredients of strawberry boba balls are water, strawberry juice, sugar, calcium lactate, malic acid, artificial coloring, fruit flavorings, and seaweed extracts which form the outer wall or skin.

How do you make flavored tapioca pearls?

Cooking Boba Boil 8 cups of water and add the dry tapioca pearls. Allow this to cook on for 6-8 minutes on medium-high heat. Turn to low heat and allow this to cook for another 5-10 minutes. Remove the tapioca pearls from the boiling water once these begin to float to the surface.