1.2 Mini Tapioca Balls 3kg

Type: Toppings

$17.00 + GST

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Local pickup is available from our Melbourne warehouse. You will receive a pickup notification once your order is ready, and pickups must be collected within 2 weeks. Prefer delivery? We dispatch Australia-wide from our Melbourne and Sydney warehouses.

1.2 Mini Tapioca Balls, also known as boba, bubble pearls or black pearls, are the classic soft, chewy tapioca topping in a smaller 1.2mm size.

Best for: Bubble tea shops, cake and pastry kitchens, shaved ice and bingsu stores, ice cream and dessert shops.

Why operators choose this: The smaller 1.2mm size suits delicate toppings such as cakes, tarts and puffs, where a standard pearl can overwhelm the dish. Cook before serving and pair with jumbo straws in drinks. See it used in our Brown Sugar Tapioca Pearls In Milk Tea recipe.

How to cook?

Prepare 1 cup of Tapioca Pearls and 6 cups of water
Bring the water to boiled, once the water is boiled, pour the Tapioca Pearls into the pot
Cook for 15 mins
Turn off the heat and cover the pot for another 15 mins
Strain and rinse the pearl under cold water
Mix with Brown Sugar Syrup / sugar syrup
Ready to serve
Best served while freshly cooked

Ingredients: Tapioca Starch, Water, Sodium CMC, Caramel, Flavor, Potassium Sorbate & Sodium Benzoate (Preservatives)

Product specifications

Unit size	3 kg
Wholesale pack	6 Bags (1 Carton) (18 kg total)
Carton dimensions (H x W x L, cm)	19 x 11 x 15
Shelf life (unopened)	12 months
Storage	Store unopened bags in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate after opening. The best-before date is printed on every bag and every carton.
Servings per unit	About 100 servings, based on 30g of dry pearls per 700ml cup.

Frequently asked questions

How do I cook 1.2mm mini tapioca pearls?

Boil for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and rest covered for another 15 minutes.

Use 1 part pearls to 6 parts water. Bring the water to a rolling boil before adding the pearls. After resting, strain and rinse under cold water, then mix with brown sugar syrup or sugar syrup. Best consumed within 4 hours of cooking.

What is the shelf life, and how should I store it?

Unopened, 12 months from the production date printed on each bag.

Store unopened bags in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate after opening. The best-before date is printed on every bag and every carton.

How many drinks can I make from one 3kg bag?

About 100 servings, based on 30g of dry pearls per 700ml cup.

A 6-bag carton (18kg) makes roughly 600 servings. Tapioca pearls expand during cooking, so a 60g portion of cooked pearls comes from about 25g of dry pearls. Actual yield depends on your recipe and cooking time.

What are the pack and carton specifications?

One bag holds 3kg. One carton holds 6 bags, 18kg in total.

Order single bags, or order by the carton for wholesale pricing. Stock is held in our Melbourne and Sydney warehouses.

What else can I use tapioca pearls for besides bubble tea?

Cakes, shaved ice, bingsu, ice cream, puffs, tarts and milk drinks.

The soft, chewy texture works with any cold drink and is increasingly used as a dessert topping. Serve with jumbo straws when used in drinks.