{"product_id":"boba-tapioca-pearl-7-5mm-3kg","title":"Boba Tea Company Tapioca Pearl 7.5mm - 3kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eTapioca pearls 7.5mm in 3kg bags for UK cafes, bubble tea shops and dessert venues. Smaller than standard 9.5mm pearls, suitable for milkshake-style drinks, narrow-bore straws, dessert garnishes and cup designs with smaller lid openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapioca pearls (boba), small size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePearl diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5mm (smaller than standard 9.5mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3kg per bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServings:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~80-100 drinks per bag depending on portion size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassava starch, water, caramel colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cafes, dessert venues, milkshake stations, frozen yoghurt shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool dry place when sealed; once opened, reseal and use within 6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring water to a rolling boil (one part pearls to seven parts water), add pearls, stir to prevent sticking, and boil for 20-25 minutes (slightly less than 9.5mm). Turn off the heat and rest covered for 25 minutes. Drain and transfer to brown sugar syrup before service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose 7.5mm over 9.5mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.5mm pearls are smaller and pass through narrower-bore straws (8-10mm). Use them for milkshakes, smoothies, frozen yoghurt toppings and dessert garnishes where the standard 12mm bubble tea straw is not appropriate. They are also faster to cook than 9.5mm pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/2867\/1039\/products\/18_ad450db9-dd95-43cc-b559-932a0bba4698.png?v=1737091838\" alt=\"Boba Tea Company Tapioca Pearl 7.5mm 3kg for UK bubble tea shops\" style=\"max-width: 400px; display: block; margin: 1em auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between 7.5mm and 9.5mm pearls?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.5mm is the standard bubble tea size — drawn through a 12mm bubble tea straw. 7.5mm is smaller — suitable for narrower 8-10mm milkshake straws, frozen yoghurt toppings, and dessert garnishes. 7.5mm cooks slightly faster (20-25 minutes vs 25-30).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many drinks does a 3kg bag make?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 80-100 servings depending on portion size (30-40g cooked pearls per drink).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long do cooked tapioca pearls last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooked pearls hold their texture for 4-6 hours at room temperature in brown sugar syrup. After that, the texture hardens. Cook in batches throughout service for best quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan 7.5mm pearls be used in standard bubble tea?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but the smaller size gives a different mouthfeel — less prominent chew. For traditional bubble tea, 9.5mm is the standard. 7.5mm works better for milkshake-bubble-tea fusion drinks or compact desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOBA TEA COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54961704108419,"sku":"TAPI01B75","price":11.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/2867\/1039\/products\/18_ad450db9-dd95-43cc-b559-932a0bba4698.png?v=1737091838","url":"https:\/\/www.bobateacompany.co.uk\/products\/boba-tapioca-pearl-7-5mm-3kg","provider":"Boba Tea Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}