Bossen Honey Flavored Syrupadjust to desired flavor
Instructions
Bring 9 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Ensure a 1:6 ratio of pearls to water for the best cooking results.
Slowly pour the tapioca pearls into the boiling water, stirring the whole time to prevent clumping.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the pearls for exactly 30 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking and to prevent clumping.
Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and allow the pearls to steep for 35 minutes to fully cook the centers.
Drain the pearls and rinse them with cold water to remove excess starch and cool them down.
Add 3/4 sup sweetener to pot and bring to a simmer. Cook the pearls in the sweetener, stirring constantly, for 15 minutes or until syrup is quite thick. Add a few tablespoons of the cooking liquid to keep the syrup fluid in necessary.
The tapioca pearls are now ready to be served in bubble tea. Hold at room temperature. For best results, use within 4 hours. Do not refrigerate.
Notes
Batch Cooking: For high-volume needs, scale up the recipe by maintaining the 1:6 pearls-to-water ratio. Cook in large batches and store the pearls in syrup at room temperature to keep them fresh for several hours.
To maintain texture, avoid refrigerating cooked tapioca pearls. If necessary, reheat in warm syrup to restore chewiness before serving. Boba is always held at room temperature until serving.
BROWN SUGAR VARIATION: After rinsing the boba, 1 C brown sugar syrup to a pot and bring to a simmer. Add boba and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, for 10 -15 minutes. Add water if necessary. The finished product should be thick but still liquid