Boba Tea Company Tapioca Pearl 9.5mm - 3kg

Tapioca pearls 9.5mm in 3kg bags for UK cafes, bubble tea shops and dessert venues making classic milk tea, brown sugar boba and bubble tea drinks. Made from cassava starch, these chewy black spheres are the foundation topping of authentic bubble tea.

Specifications

• Product type: Tapioca pearls (boba)
• Pearl diameter: 9.5mm (standard bubble tea size)
• Pack size: 3kg per bag
• Servings: ~80-100 drinks per bag depending on portion size
• Ingredients: Cassava starch, water, caramel colour
• Suitable for: Cafes, bubble tea shops, dessert venues, restaurants
• Storage: Store sealed in a cool, dry place — up to 6 months unopened (check the pack date). Vacuum-sealed, so once opened it can spoil quickly: cook within a few days. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

How to cook

Bring water to a rolling boil (one part pearls to seven parts water), add pearls, stir to prevent sticking, and boil for 25-30 minutes. Turn off the heat and rest covered for 30 minutes. Drain and transfer to brown sugar syrup before service.

Recommended use

9.5mm is the standard bubble tea size — pairs with 12mm bubble tea straws and 500ml or 700ml cups. Cooked pearls are best used the same day and hold their texture for a few hours in brown sugar syrup. Use as the base topping for milk tea, brown sugar boba, taro milk tea and any classic bubble tea recipe.

Frequently asked questions

How long do cooked tapioca pearls last?

Cooked pearls are best used the same day. They hold their texture for a few hours at room temperature in brown sugar syrup, then harden, so cook in small batches throughout service.

What is the difference between 7.5mm and 9.5mm pearls?

9.5mm is the standard bubble tea size and matches a 12mm bubble tea straw. 7.5mm pearls are smaller, used in milkshake-style drinks or cups with narrower lid openings.

How many drinks does a 3kg bag make?

One 3kg bag yields approximately 80-100 servings depending on portion size (30-40g cooked pearls per drink).

Can tapioca pearls be frozen?

Uncooked pearls store sealed at ambient temperature for up to 6 months unopened — no freezing needed. Cooked pearls should not be frozen as freezing damages the chewy texture.