02/07/2026
Homemade Tapioca Pearls (Boba)
• ⅓ cup water (70 mL)
• ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar or Muscovado sugar (65g)
• ¾ cup + 2 tbsp tapioca starch (110g - divided + extra for kneading & dusting)
• 1-2 drops black food coloring (optional)
• For Matcha Flavor: ⅓ cup water (70 mL), ⅓ cup cane sugar, 1 tbsp ceremonial grade matcha
• For Strawberry Flavor: ⅓ cup strawberry puree (about 5-6 whole strawberries) (70 mL), 2 tbsp cane sugar
• For Mango Flavor: ⅓ cup mango puree (about 1-2 ripe mangoes) (70 mL), 2 tbsp cane sugar
• For Peach Flavor: ⅓ cup peach puree (about 2-3 ripe peaches) (70 mL), 2 tbsp cane sugar
• For Sweetening: ¼ cup maple syrup, agave nectar, simple syrup, or brown sugar syrup
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