Bubble tea has taken the world by storm and those chewy, fun-to-eat pearls at the bottom of the cup have become a beloved part of the experience. But it's not all fun and bubbles for everyone.
Preparing boba starts with placing the hard pearls in boiling water. This process breaks the hydrogen bonds that are holding the amylose molecules together. The glucose units in amylose can now ...
Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the pearls are evenly coated in the brown sugar syrup. For the classic bubble tea, put the milk into a small saucepan over a medium heat and bring just to a ...
Featuring chewy tapioca pearls in a creamy and sweet milk tea, bubble tea, or boba as it’s also called, has many charms. Brew tea in a wide-mouthed kettle and cool completely. Make the syrup by ...
Whether you call it bubble, boba, or pearl tea, the Taiwanese origins of the popularized tapioca drink are essential to every sip. Travel and pop culture journalist Rachel Chang started her ...