Traditional Tapioca Pearls

Traditional Tapioca Pearls: Raw Boba for Fresh Cooking in Bubble Tea Shops, Wholesale and OEM

BubblePhil's traditional tapioca pearls are made from tapioca starch and leave the factory uncooked, ready to be cooked fresh in store following a standard procedure. Freshly cooked pearls deliver a firm, chewy bite and absorb syrup deeply, making them the choice for specialty bubble tea shops and chains that build their menu around freshly cooked boba. Preparation takes three steps:

• Boil: Use at least 8 liters of water per 1 kg of raw pearls, or 10 liters for large batches. Bring the water to a full rolling boil, then add the pearls gradually, stirring in a circular motion to keep them from sticking to the bottom. Start the timer only once the water returns to a boil. Boil uncovered for 5–30 minutes depending on caliber, stirring every 5 minutes.
• Steep: Turn off the heat, cover, and let the pearls steep for 10–35 minutes depending on caliber, so the heat reaches the center. Properly steeped pearls are fully translucent with no hard core.
• Soak in syrup: Briefly rinse with room-temperature water to remove surface starch, drain, and transfer immediately to syrup for 10–20 minutes before serving.

Keep cooked pearls covered in syrup at room temperature and serve within 4 hours, then discard. Do not refrigerate, as cold temperatures make the pearls harden. Every shipment includes our factory cooking time chart. For cooking and steeping times by caliber, water ratios and syrup soaking details, see How to Cook Tapioca Pearls: The Commercial Method.

Available in 7 flavors and colors:

• Colorful Tapioca Pearls (Green, Pink, Blue): 3 kg × 6 bags, 1 kg × 20 bags or 500 g × 24 bags per carton
• Brown Sugar, Honey and White Jade Tapioca Pearls: 3 kg × 6 bags or 1 kg × 20 bags per carton
• Amber Tapioca Pearls: 3 kg × 10 bags per carton

Storage: Keep unopened bags in a cool, dry place below 25°C, away from direct sunlight and humidity. Shelf life is at least 6 months. Once opened, reseal tightly and use within 2 days.

All pearls are produced in our own factory in Taoyuan, Taiwan, on production lines certified to FSSC 22000, ISO 22000 and HACCP. We supply bubble tea brands, restaurant chains and distributors worldwide with wholesale, OEM and private label options, with caliber and texture customizable to your menu. Want to skip the cooking time? See our Frozen Instant Pearls and Room Temperature Instant Pearls. Contact us to request specifications and a quotation.