E-FA BRAND Black Tapioca Pearls (Boba), Quick Cook Tapioca Pearls for Bubble Tea, Microwave Ready in 3 Minutes, Fresh Chewy Texture, Milk Tea & Dessert Topping, Halal Certified, 2.2 LB (Pack of 1)

I bought these black bubble pearls because I wanted an easy way to make bubble tea at home without the usual fuss. The promise of quick cooking and microwave readiness sounded like exactly what I needed for busy weeknights and lazy weekends alike. Day to day, it has been straightforward. The pearls require no constant stirring and there is no clumping, which is a big plus compared with other brands I have tried. After a brief cook and a short rest, they come out soft and chewy and they hold up well in hot tea or milk tea. What stood out most is how reliably chewy they are and that they stay distinct instead of turning to a mushy blob. The texture can be tuned a bit by simmering longer or shorter, which gives me control I appreciate. Also the claim that there is zero loss during cooking, storage, or transport feels right when I keep the bag in the pantry and open it without issues. One small note is that if you have a very specific chew preference you may need a quick round of trial and adjustment, since texture can vary with timing. Beyond that, it is a simple, convenient option for home bubble tea. Overall I am very pleased and would rate it five stars for easy prep and reliable chew.

First let me say that I'm a self-admitted, horrible cook. My husband claims I could screw up a wet dream. Yes, I'm that bad. I'm addicted to bubble tea but wanted to make my own, sugar-free version at home since I'm watching my sugar intake. Though I asked the cafe to hold the added sugar, the syrup was still over-the-top with sweetness. They informed me that they do not offer a sugar-free syrup though they are available. So I had to experiment on my own. Here's my recipe for home-made, sugar-free bubble tea. Steep a green tea bag, cook tapioca pearls per instructions on bag (make sure to rinse thoroughly with cold water after cooking), then add lots of ice and Crystal Light Passion Fruit/Mango liquid to the tea for added flavor and sweetness. It was a delicious success for my first attempt! How wonderful is that for a self-confessed, lousy cook! Now about the tapioca pearls which easily cooked to perfection--the best ever in taste and texture plus very easy to make. Honestly, surprised myself as the consistency of the tapioca rivaled that of the bubble tea cafes. Now I keep a container of cooked tapioca handy for my own version of Crystal Light Passion Fruit/Green Tea bubble tea. Intend on branching out to other flavors of bubble tea using Crystal Light as my sweetener and/or "syrup" base. Please try my recipe if you'd like to enjoy bubble tea without all the calories. I'm tickled to be able to enjoy bubble tea any time of the day now, without having to travel and plus pay high, cafe prices for my fix. For a little more than I pay for one serving of bubble tea at the cafe, I can buy 2 lbs. of this wonderful tapioca which will lend for lots of servings of tea! As for the tapioca, I'm sold on this brand and so happy I did my research before placing my order. You won't be disappointed in the quality, consistency, flavor and texture of these tapioca pearls. They are perfection!

Chewy, clean-tasting, and cooks evenly. Since it’s unsweetened, it absorbs flavors really well. My kids love it, too, so I’ll definitely buy it again.

I was initially concerned about the packaging not being airtight, based on some of the reviews I had read. However, I didn’t experience that issue at all—everything arrived in perfect condition. Once the water is boiling, the boba cooks quickly and starts floating within minutes. Overall, it’s a great option if you’re looking for nearly ready-to-eat boba with minimal prep.

Delicious. My wife craves them

So after much review reading I decided to buy this boba over other ones posted on Amazon. I do not regret my choice. There were some complaints about price, I only paid U.S. $9.99, which I think is a very good value. Where I live the average for an add on of basic pearls is about $1.00. So 10 uses, which I've already surpassed, pays for this entire bag. I did read that many ppl couldn't go through the product fast enough before it went moldy so I'm sharing my methods for preparation and preservation. As you can see in one of my pictures I divided the product into 4 sealable bags of about equal portion. I kept 1 bag in the fridge and froze the other 3. I'm now on the 2 bag (which I thawed under refrigeration overnight). I cut out the cooking instructions and saved it in case I take a break from making this long enough to forget how to prepare it. But you could also just write it on the bag in permanent maker. As for how I make the boba it's super simple. I take about 1/4 to 1/3 Cup of boba and 200ml of water and microwave them for just under 4 minutes, you could do it in as little as 3, but that's how long it takes for them to get to the texture that I like. After it is done cooking I strain, rinse both them and the bowl they were in. Pop them back in the bowl and add about 1 Tb of honey. Give it a good stir and then add them to my fruity milk tea. If your curious about my milk tea I use monin strawberry or mango puree, concentrated English breakfast black tea, and oat milk.

It was amazing

I was a bit skeptical at first, the last time I bought 5 minute boba online, it took 45 minutes to cook them properly. These are the real deal and fantastic! I will be buying more, and probably very soon by how fast I am going through them. My recipe is this: boil water in a pot until it reaches a fast boil, then add the amount of boba you want to cook (I generally want a lot for a mug, so do about 1/3 - 1/2 cup in my second smallest pot), give them a stir after you dump them in. Watch them as this goes very fast. In a bout 1-2 minutes they will all float to the surface, at this point put a lid on the pot and take it off the heat. Keep it covered for 5 minutes for cooked through and chewy boba! If you want less chewy and more melt-in-your-mouth/mushy boba, leave them in the pot with the lid on longer. Drain, and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. At this step you can add a sweetener to the boba or flavor them, or if you don't like them sweetened (like me), just add them to your tea. Very tasty! My package came in great shape and in very good time.

Product arrived on time and was as expected. However $50 for 1lb of boboa seems crazy, if it weren’t for a gift I wouldn’t have bought it. That said, these are great boboas easy to make, good texture etc.

Good but pricey