Q&A BUBBLE TEA
Bubble tea goes by several different names, such as Bubble tea, Boba, Pearl Milk tea and Black Pearl tea. The origin of bubble tea comes from Taiwan, where the tea-based beverage was developed as early as in the 1980’s. Since then, the popularity of bubble tea has risen considerably around the world, and its popularity continues to grow to this day. In Finland, bubble tea is also called Bubble juice tea, with jelly-like bubbles filled with juice to be added to the drink.
At SnackFood, you get everything you need to sell bubble tea. Read more about bubble tea below or visit our concept page to see our full product range.
What is needed to make Bubble tea?
In its simplest form, bubble tea requires flavored tea, pearls, syrup and a splash of milk. Tn reality, there’s thousands of different ways to prepare and mix these ingredients to create unique recipes for your customers joy.
Traditionally, the Bubble tea is served with tapioca pearls, but now-a-days there are other alternatives, such as juice filled pearls that can be found in our product range. The best way to serve this beverage is naturally form a transparent mug with a straw that is slightly larger than normally, to allow the pearls to fit through it (about 12mm).
What are the pearls made of?
The name of bubble tea comes from ‘bubbles’ aka the tapioca pearls, or boba pearls, that are added to the drink. Tapioca pearls are sweet and chewy, pearl-like balls made from cassava flour and brown sugar. Before cooking, tapioca pearls are brown, but reach their black color and correct composition after cooking. The mouthfeel resembles fruit candy after preparation.
Instead of Tapioca pearls, different ready made berry- and fruit-flavored pearls can be used for easy and fast sales. These fruit pearls consist of juice, starch and sugar and are vegan and gluten-free.
Check out the different tapioca pearls in our range
The video below shows how to prepare tapioca pearls.
Fruit pearls or Tapioca?
This depends on your and your customers preference! If you want to serve traditional bubble tea, we suggest you do that with tapioca. Meanwhile if you look for more variety, or ready made ingredients, you should turn towards fruit pearls. The best places serves both!
Our fruit pearls are made in Europe or directly in Taiwan, and has a rich, high-quality taste. Even if they are originally a part of Bubble Tea servings, they have become also a popular option as a side dish for ice cream portions, desserts and cocktails. Let your creativity flow!
Did you know: The production of fruit pearls is based on molecular gastronomy, which means that the fruit juice can be encapsulated in small pearls with the help of a calcium solution and a small amount of sodium alginate. The thin shell of the fruit pearls consists of seaweed extract.
What tea should I use as a base?
Virtually any tea can be used in the production of bubble tea. However, black or green tea is often used as the base for the beverage. We have both green and black tea concentrate in our product range for easy sales.
Milk + Bubble tea = ?
Bubble tea and milk is a great match! Many like to add a splash of milk in their Black Bubble tea for creaminess, but milk can also work as the main base for the beverage, leaving out the tea completely. In this scenario you just preheat the milk to then add your favorite milk powder into the mix, such as Taro-, Thai- or Matcha milk tea powder. You can always switch up the traditional milk with vegan friendly options such like almond milk, oat milk or coconut milk depending on your customers wishes.
Our high quality milk tea powders and teas
OK we got pearls, tea and milk covered, what’s missing?
The sweeteners of course! Create unique recipes and tasteful experiences by switching up your bubble tea with different syrups, traditional granulated sugar, cane sugar, honey or stevia. This way you give a twist to your serving and create happy and returning customers. We got you covered with different options; all the way from traditional brown sugar to fruity flavored syrups like mango, passion fruit and peach.
Versatile flavor syrups are also part of our selection
Cold or Hot serve
Bubble tea can be served both cold and warm. Especially in summer, a cold, ice-chilled fresh alternative is preferred. When made into milk, bubble tea also tastes great as a warm alternative on cold days.
Snackfood – your trusted companion in successful Bubble Tea sales
Snackfood delivers with everything you need to sell bubble tea! Here you will find sales units, shakers, bubble tea pearls, teas, milk powders, mugs and straws – literally everything you need!
Check out the concept on our website and get in touch with us – this is how to start selling bubble tea succeessfully in Finland.
Bubble tea is a great option to be sold in cafes, restaurants or Bubble Tea specialty stores. get in contact with us today and let’s get your sales moving!
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