If you’ve tried mango boba, chances are you’re enamoured with it. It’s hard not to be! In this article, we are going to teach you how to make this fruity bubble tea, as well as mango boba balls and mango popping pearls. Show
We'll also share some variations of this bubble tea, and helpful tips for making it at home. From testing recipes and lots of personal experience drinking this delicious tapioca pearl drink, we’ve got all the information you could need. Mango boba is the ideal sweet refreshment on a sunny day! | Image from intrinsiccafeJump to:
What is mango boba made of?Mango boba is made of mangoes, tapioca starch, syrup, and tea. It's a deliciously refreshing drink that has mango flavoured tapioca pearls. A large cup of Mango-flavoured bubble tea with tasty Mango popping pearls as its sinkers. | Image from unoteahouseIf you order this in stores, you may be served the traditional drink. That version is a mango fruit drink with black tapioca pearls. Our recipe features mango boba balls. Boba balls are just tapioca pearls. They are commonly used in bubble tea but are found in desserts, too. PopularityMango boba is so popular because it is a tasty, fruity twist on bubble tea. The bubble tea drink has increased in popularity since it was invented in Taiwan in the 1980s. Now it can be found all over the world, and both professional and lay baristas have continued making their own unique versions. Mango is just another fun take. HistoryBubble tea is a Taiwanese drink. It was born in Taiwan in the late 80s, but its origin is up for debate. Hanlin Tea Room in Taiwan claims to have come up with the idea. Chun Shui Tang, another tea house in Taiwan, claims to have created it, too. The two restaurants filed lawsuits against each other for the title, but neither was able to trademark bubble tea. Instead, the origin remained debated. Other tea houses around Taiwan were able to make their own versions within 10 years of it becoming popular. Over the years, many cooks have experimented with different flavours and toppings. Through natural evolution, today, you can find all sorts of fruity bubble tea drinks! Where can you find it?You can most probably find it at your nearest bubble tea shop! Today, bubble tea is easy to find all over the world. As mentioned, it’s gained popularity in recent years, and many tea shops make it now. If your local shop doesn’t make it, you should be able to order it from a chain. The famous Happy Lemon bubble tea, well-enjoyed in three unique variations. | Image from melsomfeasts7It might be more difficult to find a cup that uses mango tapioca pearls though. You may have to search a little harder. If your local shop makes bubble tea, perhaps they will consider making mango bubble tea with mango tapioca pearls. If you can’t buy it, thanks to this post, you can just make mango bubble tea at home! TasteMango boba, the tapioca balls, is sweet and chewy. The drink, which includes the tapioca ball toppings, has an earthy flavour from the tea, but sweetness from the mango. Mango boba ballsBoba balls are little pearls made from tapioca starch. Traditionally, they are made with cassava roots. They also contain brown sugar, giving them a dark colour. Mango tapioca pearls balls are made with fruit. This gives them a sweet flavour, as well as a bright yellow colour. You’ll like these fruit flavoured boba balls because they are a sweet take on traditional cassava pearls. If you’ve never tried regular tapioca pearls, but like mango, you’ll love these because of their chewy texture! Boba balls are easy to make. Here’s how you can do it at home:
And there you have it! Mango tapioca pearls are so easy to make. Irah Danielle on Youtube has a great instructional video on how to make these pearls from scratch using ripe fruit. We recommend you check it out! How to make mango boba! Watch this video on YouTube Mango boba pearlsYou can also make boba pearls, which are similar to boba balls, but they have a different texture. They’re sometimes called bursting boba. These popping pearls will definitely excite you with the fun, sudden burst of Mango juice. | Image from kungfutea_plainfieldYou’ll like this difference in texture and find that the popping boba is also easy to make at home:
These are a fun alternative to the tapioca balls and are so easy to make. What other fruits can you use to make boba?You can adapt this recipe and use any fruit you want. Instead of mango, just substitute your fruit of choice. Here are some you might really like:
Remember, there are tons of possibilities for this recipe. Make whatever sounds best to you. If you can make a simple syrup from it, you can probably make tapioca pearls. Strawberry boba balls blasting with fruitiness can also be a great option aside from mango. | Image from 90degree.ceaAlternatives to bubble teaIf you don’t want to put your mango tapioca pearls in bubble tea, here are some other ways to use it:
However you decide to enjoy mango tapioca pearls, you will not regret making them. CaloriesThere are about 250 calories in this mango tea drink. IngredientsThe main ingredients you’ll need to make mango boba tea are mango, sugar, black tea, milk and tapioca pearls. Here's we'll go through the details below: MangoYou’ll of course need mango for this drink, and you can use fresh or frozen. It may be difficult to find this fresh fruit where you live, but frozen is available in most grocery stores. If using fresh, make sure it’s ripe to get the best flavour. If using frozen, make sure it’s thawed before using it. You can also substitute fruit juice. SugarYou’ll be using sugar to make a simple syrup, so use white granulated sugar. Black teaBubble tea is traditionally made with black tea, and you can get that at most grocery stores. Feel free to substitute for your favourite tea, though. You can use green, Earl grey, or even English breakfast tea. MilkUse any milk you’d like, or don’t use milk at all! It is totally optional. Tapioca pearlsFor our recipe, we suggest you use your homemade mango boba, but you can use traditional tapioca pearls if you’d like. You may have to order them online, but you could also make them yourself. You would use the same recipe as above, but instead of mango, use cassava root and brown sugar. SubstitutesLet’s cover what ingredients you can substitute for if you need them:
How to make mango bobaHere’s how to make this tasty mango bubble tea drink:
Cooking TipsYou’ll find that this recipe is quite simple, but here are some ways to make it easier and better:
VariationsThere are lots of variations to mango bubble tea. Here are some of our favourites: Mango green tea bobaTo make mango green tea boba, you’ll need all the same ingredients as mango boba, but you’ll be using green tea. Just brew green tea and add it to the syrup, milk, and ice. Mango slush bobaFor mango slush boba, blend the fruit, milk, ice, and sugar until smooth. Pour it on top of your pearl toppings. You’ll have a delicious boba slush. Mango boba smoothieFor a mango boba smoothie, you’ll just need frozen mango, milk, and boba balls. Blend the frozen fruit and milk until smooth and pour over your ball toppings. There typically isn’t tea in bubble tea smoothies, but you can add some if you would like. Adding boba pearls to your no-fail Mango Smoothie is a great option to enjoy your drink more! | Image from saritasworldoffoodHow to StoreIf you want to store mango boba, do so in parts. Keep your syrup, boba balls, and tea all separate, and combine when you want to drink it. Mango Boba Recipe (with Mango Boba Balls or Popping Pearls)Mango boba is sweet, creamy and fruity! You can make it with simple ingredients in no time. Our recipe is easy, quick and so delicious! You can also pair it with mango boba balls or popping pearls too. Author: Acacia Deadrick 4.7 from 42 votes Print PinCourse: Drinks Cuisine: Taiwan Keyword: boba, bubble tea Servings: 1 serving Calories: 250kcal Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooling Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes IngredientsTea
Mango syrup
Mango boba drink
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NutritionCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 114gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 388mgFiber: 1gSugar: 112gVitamin A: 799IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 115mg Calories have been calculated using an online calculator. Nutritional information offered on Honest Food Talks is for general information purposes and are only rough estimations. Tried this recipe?Follow us @honestfoodtalks for more delicious recipes! What to Serve it WithWe love this tapioca pearl drink with a variety of sweet treats. Here are some of our favourites: Pineapple shortcakePineapple shortcake is a traditional Taiwanese dessert that is like a traditional shortcake, but better. It’s made with tasty pineapple and is the perfect sweet to accompany bubble tea. We can’t get enough of it, and you won’t be able to, either. You may not be able to find it everywhere, but Taiwanese bakeries may have some. Taiwanese Pineapple CakeWheel cakeWheel cake is another amazing traditional Taiwanese dessert that is similar to a pancake. Inside it is a creamy custard that you’re sure to love. This is the best dessert to have with boba tea because you can take it on the go along with your tea. These are available at Taiwanese night markets, but in other countries, you should be able to find them at Taiwanese bakeries. SconesUnfortunately, there are not Taiwanese bakeries in all parts of the world, but there are scones in most places, or at least most bakeries. These are a great alternative if you can’t find a traditional Taiwanese dessert to go along with your tapioca pearl drink. CroissantsCroissants are another perfect dessert to have with tapioca pearl tea, and they might be easier to find than scones. These will be easy to eat, like wheel cakes, as they are perfect to hold in your hand. Like this boba recipe? Make sure to check out our collection of bubble tea recipes that you can try at home! Also, don’t forget to check out and follow our Instagram @honestfoodtalks for video recipes! What is mango jelly in bubble tea?Title. This mango jelly is the mango sweet you love and pairs well with teas and is great for toppings on desserts. This jelly is made from the inside layer of a coconut, with a texture is slightly thicker than gelatin. It has many of the health benefits of the coconut such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber ...
How is bubble tea jelly made?Contrary to popular belief these are not made out of gelatin. They are actually made from coconut meat, or konjar, a vegetable by product. They have been around for a long time within many Asian desserts and snacks.
Does mango boba have gelatin?Boba pearls are made of tapioca starch that comes from the cassava root, so compassionate customers can rest easy knowing that gelatin is not used in the making of these tiny balls of deliciousness.
How do you make mango pudding?How to make mango pudding:. Dissolve a packet of gelatin in boiled hot water.. Stir in some sugar and a pinch of salt.. Add in the milk or cream.. Mix in the mango puree.. Pour the mixture into 4 ramekins or small bowls.. Cover with saran wrap and chill in the fridge for 2 hours or until set.. |