Mini-Bubble Tea 'Mocktail' by vanpaun
In this instructable, I will go through the method of making mini-bubbles. Accompanying the exact instructions, I will give you  a range of possibilities, as every type of tapioca must cook slightly differently. Tapioca is pretty sensitive to pressure changes and other stuff, so I will always give you a range.

This is really very yummy, and can cost up to 5 dollars per tea in stores!!!! This is far cheaper, with about 1 drink costing about $1.50!

The inspiration for this instructable is that in a small town, the odds of having a bubble tea shop are low, and for those who enjoy it can have it more often than every month or so!


* This recipe scales up, I recently made like 30 servings along the same guideline.

Be sure to vote for me, and rate this!!





 
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Step 1: Materials & Tools:

Materials:
Brown sugar
Tapioca (you can get this from a grocery store, it's called LARGE pearl tapioca(although it makes smaller ones), in the baking isle)
Water
Food dye (optional)
Juice, Milk, soda, or other drink
Black Tea

Tools:
Heat source
Pot
Cup
Kettle
Straws (bigger ones, like McDonald's or Starbuck's work best)

purefusion says: Mar 22, 2010. 12:56 PM
They've got a pretty good selection of tapioca pearls here: http://bit.ly/tpearls
TrinityMacPhisto says: Jan 3, 2010. 5:06 PM
What is the size of the tapioca balls before you prepare them?
Cause we have something similar here and I was wondering if it's the correct size
vanpaun (author) says: Jan 3, 2010. 5:26 PM
A little larger than a metal bb I think.

As I said, it is all a range. As long as the pearls are round you will produce bubbles! If it is the ground pieces which are flecks then it won't work.
TrinityMacPhisto says: Jan 3, 2010. 6:08 PM
Oh cool! That's what we have here!

I'm gonna try this out! I hope I like it, cause I hate the thing we usually make with this tapioca pearl things lol
vanpaun (author) says: Jan 3, 2010. 6:12 PM
Ok, good luck! Let me know how you like it/if you need any clarification!
vanpaun (author) says: Jan 5, 2010. 7:16 PM
How did it work?
TrinityMacPhisto says: Jan 5, 2010. 8:07 PM
Still haven't got around to doing it
vanpaun (author) says: Jan 6, 2010. 10:47 AM
Be sure to throw a vote in, and rating for me when you do!
Broom says: Jan 4, 2010. 1:36 PM
Thanks for the very explicit directions on making the tapioca bubbles. I bought some, followed the box directions (sorta), and ended up with hard centers.

Now I'm encouraged to go try it again!
vanpaun (author) says: Jan 4, 2010. 2:14 PM
No problem. Be sure to throw a vote & rating in for me :).

Make sure you let them soak at least overnight. It really is the most important step!
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