Perfect Tapioca Pearls: Easy Recipe for Bubble Tea Shops

Perfecting Tapioca Pearls for Your Bubble Tea Business

In the bubble tea industry, consistency and quality are key—especially when it comes to tapioca pearls. Delivering that signature chewy texture your customers love can set your shop apart from the competition. With this easy, step-by-step guide using Bossen’s Large Tapioca Pearls, you’ll be able to consistently produce high-quality pearls, whether served in drinks or as dessert toppings. Following these instructions will help your team maintain efficiency, meet customer demand, and ensure satisfaction with every order.

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz. Bossen Large Tapioca Pearls

  • 9 cups hot water

  • Fructose or raw cane sugar (adjust to taste)

  • Bossen Honey Flavored Syrup (optional, for added flavor)

Preparation Instructions:

  1. Boil Water: In a large pot, bring 9 cups of water to a rolling boil. For best results, maintain a 1:6 ratio of pearls to water.

  2. Add Pearls: Slowly pour the tapioca pearls into the boiling water. Stir immediately to prevent clumping.

  3. Cook: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally for even cooking.

  4. Steep: Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the pearls sit for 35 minutes. This allows the centers to cook through properly.

  5. Rinse: Drain the pearls and rinse under cold water to remove excess starch and cool them.

  6. Sweeten: Add fructose or raw cane sugar to taste. Optionally, mix in Bossen Honey Flavored Syrup. Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb the flavor.

  7. Serve: Pearls are ready to use in bubble tea or as a topping for desserts. For best quality, use within 4 hours.

For Small Tapioca Pearls:

  • Cook for 10 minutes, then steep for 5 minutes to achieve the ideal chewy texture.

Business Tips:

Batch Cooking:
Scale up the recipe as needed, keeping the 1:6 pearls-to-water ratio. Prepare in large batches and store cooked pearls in syrup at room temperature to keep them fresh for several hours.

Storage Tips:
Avoid refrigerating cooked tapioca pearls, as this can affect their texture. If needed, reheat in warm syrup to restore chewiness before serving.

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