Best Boba Pearls
If you've been reading this blog at all, you know that I am extremely particular about my boba.
After a lot of bad boba, peppering boba scientists with questions, and trial and error, here is a review of top boba brands.
What makes good boba pearls:
Chewiness: Chewy, but not mushy
Ability to soak in flavors: the boba is like tofu in the way it soaks in flavors like brown sugar, honey, simple syrup, etc.
Consistency: Sometimes store bought packages of boba lack consistency.
Wufuyuan - Tapioca Pearl
(+) Perfect level of chewiness
(+) Pretty good at holding the flavor of honey
(-) Random chemicals in the ingredients
Black Bubble Tapioca Pearl
(-) If you cook these per the package instructions, the boba will taste gross.
(-) A medley of chemicals and artificial flavors
(-) Inconsistent quality
Rainbow Tapioca Pearls Boba Bubble Tea
(+) Look at all the pretty colors
(-) You can't really tell when they go bad.
(-) The ingredients are mostly chemicals
BOLLE - Boba Bubble Tea
I like that it has easy to understand ingredients. I don't need to be eating preservatives and rando chemicals. The flavor is great- it has a slight sweetness, and it tastes excellent with brown sugar, honey, and simple syrup.
(+) Ingredients are simple
(+) Great at soaking in flavor
(-) Smaller than normal boba balls
(-) Tend to stick to pot, so you have to stir them
(-) I recently received a Bolle boba package and a majority of the boba were smashed.
The Winner: Wufuyuan - Tapioca Pearl
Why?
It’s standard, it’s reliable. There’s some rando ingredients, but you’ll get a solid, standard product. I used to recommend Bolle boba for the flavor and easy-to-understand ingredients, but my experience with the smashed boba pearls has caused me to reconsider.
Oh and- if I have to suffer through bad boba, you bet the links above are affiliate links. Do you have other favorite boba pearl brands? Let me know below!
If you enjoyed this post and want more Foodie tips, follow along on Instagram @thesnobbyfoodie.
