Bubble Tea House Co. Tapioca Pearls (8.5mm) – 3kg
Authentic bubble tea starts with the right pearls.
Bubble Tea House Co. Tapioca Pearls (8.5mm) – 3kg are a professional-grade, high-performance base ingredient designed for bubble tea shops, cafés, dessert bars and hospitality operators across the UK.
Sourced from Taiwan — the home of bubble tea — these black tapioca pearls 8.5mm deliver the classic chewy “boba” bite customers expect from an authentic drink. For operators looking to buy tapioca pearls wholesale UK, this 3kg catering format is built for consistency, yield and margin.
Authentic 8.5mm Black Boba Pearls
The 8.5mm size is the industry-standard specification for traditional milk tea service.
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Classic black appearance for authentic presentation
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Chewy, elastic texture with a defined centre
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Ideal straw compatibility for standard bubble tea cups
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Designed for high-volume commercial service
These are commercial tapioca pearls developed specifically for foodservice environments, not retail packs. Reliable cooking performance and consistent texture make them suitable for busy service periods.
If you operate a professional bubble tea tapioca supplier programme or are scaling a new menu, this 3kg format supports efficient prep cycles and strong portion control.
Preparation Guidelines:
Important: Pearls must be fully cooked before serving. Do not serve dry pearls.
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In a large pot place 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
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Slowly add ½ cup of tapioca pearls while stirring. Do not add all at once.
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Stir until pearls float to the top.
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Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
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Turn off heat and allow pearls to sit in hot water for a further 30 minutes.
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Strain and rinse with lukewarm water (do NOT use cold water).
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Drain and mix with sweetener (Brown Sugar Syrup recommended).
For best commercial results, batch cook according to projected daily volume and hold in syrup ready for service.
Watch our short video to see how to make it: