FAQS

Tapioca

• How many drinks can 100g of pearls make? Approximately 3-4 servings. This will vary depending on the amount of pearls you use per cup. For example, some bubble tea shops serve 1/4 cup of tapioca pearls with drinks, compared to other stores that use 1/3 cup of pearls with drinks. The amount of pearls used in every cup is based on who is preparing the drink.

• How do I make tapioca?

  Boil 15 minutes, take off the heat and let sit with cover on for 15 minutes. After that you drain and rinse the tapioca under water. Put in a container and coat with sugar or sugar syrup. It's similar to making pasta.

• Do you happen to have the smaller 5 minute Tapioca?

  No, we don't carry the 5 minute tapioca pearl because the quality isn't very good for businesses. Our tapioca pearl only takes 15 minutes to boil and sit for 10-15 minutes.

• What is the difference between the colored tapioca pearls and the black/brownish tapioca pearls?

  They are both made from tapioca starch. The colored tapioca pearls have pastel colors added to them to make it look more like candy. After cooking them and adding sugar, they have flavored boba taste. The black/brownish tapioca pearls are the original pearls that were used in the original bubble tea drink. The black/brownish color comes from a bit of caramel added to the starch during preparation. After cooking the black/brown tapioca pearls and adding sugar, it has a sweet caramel taste.

• How long can I store the raw tapioca in an unopened bag?

  You can store an unopened bag of tapioca pearls for 6-12 months in a freezer. 

• After opening the bag of tapioca, what do I do with the unused portion?

  Once the bag of tapioca is opened you can store the rest in the freezer for another 6-12 months.

• After cooking the Tapioca, do you just let it sit out or keep it refrigerated?

  After cooking the tapioca pearls, put them in a container and coat with sugar or sugar syrup. This should be kept at room temperature or a bit warmer, but do not put in the refrigerator or freezer. The cooked tapioca pearls should be consumed within 8-10 hours.

• After cooking, how many days it will last?

  After preparing the tapioca pearls, it is highly recommended to use them the same day (within 8-10 hours). Do not store in the refrigerator or in a cold area. The cold air will cause the tapioca pearls to harden and will no longer be chewy or pleasant to eat.

  A hint for home users: prepare tapioca pearls completely, with a coating of sugar. If all pearls will not be consumed, place in a large Ziploc bag and flatten (don't make it too thick). Place in the freezer flat. When ready to enjoy pearls again, break off a piece of frozen pearls and place in BOILING water. Boil for a few minutes till the pearls soften. Rinse under warm water and coat with sugar.

• Can the pearls be warmed up or cooked in the microwave?

  No, pearls can not be prepared in the microwave. However, if you cook the tapioca pearls and freeze them flat in a zip loc bag, you can reboil a portion in boiling water for a few minutes to get them chewy again.

• Does your company sell the pearls in little individualized pre-packaged packs? Or is the smallest size is in a 1kg bag?

  Tapioca pearls are prepackaged in smaller sizes for the home and party kits. We have a 100g. Tapioca pearl bag available.