How to make bubble tea with crystal boba?

What is crystal boba?

Crystal boba or crystal bubble, also known as white pearls or named it using the material's name：agar boba or konjac boba.
It's a refreshing and delicious topping often used in bubble tea or various desserts and ice treats. The most popular flavors on the market right now are original and brown sugar. It also comes in a variety of fruit flavors like strawberry, mango, passion fruit, green apple and grape, making it the perfect addition to iced fruit teas. The biggest advantage is it open to use, and suitable with milk tea, fruit tea, and desserts.

What is Crystal Boba made out of

Crystal boba looks like a small jelly-like ball containing some sweetener, gelling agents and some even have fruit juice, it has a firm texture with a slight chewiness, the two most popular gelling agents for making crystal boba are konjac powder and agar powder, each offering distinct characteristics.

Konjac powder

Konjac is an edible tuber with little flavor, valued in Asian cultures for its health benefits. Its starch-rich powder easily gelatinizes, producing chewy, elastic, and translucent boba. Konjac boba is known for its clearer appearance and slightly crispier texture.

Agar powder

Sourced from algae, agar powder is a great home alternative. It helps fruit juice mixtures set into firm, jelly-like pearls that are less transparent but offer a denser, more solid bite, ideal for those who prefer a firmer texture.

In summary, konjac crystal boba is more transparent and offers a lighter, crisper texture, while agar boba is firmer with a more substantial chew. Both are delicious, and the choice depends on personal preference.

Difference between tapioca, popping boba and crystal boba

Tapioca (left)：

Made from tapioca starch derived from cassava root. It's the most popular type of boba, with a consistent dark and glossy appearance, offering a gummy texture. Typically, it requires 30-40 minutes of boiling and rest in syrup. However, we now offer a new quick-cook tapioca that saves you time on preparation while providing an even chewier texture.

Crystal boba (middle)：

With a texture that falls somewhere between the two, it offers a bit of chewiness while providing a light sweetness. It also comes in fruity flavors.

Popping boba (right)：

Also called bursting boba, its key feature is the variety of fruit juice syrups inside. When lightly bitten, it bursts and releases a fruity aroma. The outer membrane varies in thickness depending on the manufacturer. It may not be ideal for adding to milk tea, but it's definitely the best combination with fruit tea.

Why you should use crystal boba

• Lower calories

  It's perfect for those who want something to chew something but without the guilt. We now also offer a zero-calorie option.

• Healthier option

  People nowadays pay attention to health, without the high calories and starch of pearls, and without the sweetness of popping boba.

• Different texture

  With its unique texture, offer more special options, it pairs well with lightly sweetened tea, fruit juices, and even desserts and ice treats.

• Easy to use

  Ready to use just open the package, it can also be soaked in fructose to enhance its flavor, saving you the time and trouble of cooking.

Conclusion

A brand-new topping that show up three years ago, it’s perfect for those times when you're struggling to come up with new menu items. You can use it as the main part for developing new products or simply add it to your existing menu. Your customers will love it！
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