Last Updated: September 29, 2020 (Refresh Now)
Tapioca Pearl Black Sugar Flavor Ready in 5 Minutes 8 8oz 250g
Last Updated: September 29, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.3
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Food Items
204boba, cooked, delicious, easy to cook, tea
+95%
-5%
" ... It was delicious! ... "
" ... Tasty and easy to make. ... "
" ... I didn't simmer them in a sugar syrup like other people did (instead - I made my tea a little sweeter) but WOW - delicious. ... I tried it with matcha, coconut, rose, and jasmine and they were all delicious. ... "
" ... This boba is good it cooks quickly and tastes good. ... I use boba from my local asian supermarket that is a lot cheaper and while it takes longer to cook the flavor and texture is about the same As this brand ... "
" ... It's kind of like boiling pasta. ... A bit intimidating at first (especially for someone who doesn't cook like AT ALL), but I'm glad I did! ... "
" ... Tastes so good & cooks up fast. ... "
" ... We made a brown sugar syrup and after boiling them for just 5 minutes, mixed it together and it tasted spectacular. ... We used silk coconut milk and it tasted like a coconut milk tea with boba!! ... "
" ... I added these to my strawberry milk and they came out perfectly cooked and delicious. ... "
Ease of Use
178instructions, easy to prepare, make, boba, yummy
+99%
" ... Easy and fast to make! ... "
" ... So easy to make too! ... "
" ... Very good and easy to make ... "
" ... easy to make for a milk tea ... "
" ... Way easy to make. ... "
" ... Directions were easy to follow. ... "
" ... It was really easy to make and tasted really good! ... "
" ... Super easy to make and fast! ... "
Storage
63boba, drinks, moisture, fridge, tea
+75%
-25%
" ... I find that when left them in the fridge for a day, they hardened and taste raw. ... "
" ... Overall great but thought it was a bit pricy for such a small bag. ... "
" ... One bag can make approximately 8 drinks. ... "
" ... still a much more cost-efficient alternative to buying premade milk tea for 5 dollars a cup. ... "
" ... Overall happy with purchase but the bag is pretty small for the price. ... "
" ... It makes enough for 2 drinks in one package. ... "
" ... It is certainly more value for your money if you make your own boba drinks. ... "
" ... Makes about 3-4 boba drinks. ... "
Price
56worth, money, boba, worth the price, asian
+71%
-29%
" ... The price fluctuates from time to time but is still reasonable. ... "
" ... really worth the investment! ... "
" ... It cost the same as one cup from my favorite boba place so it was definitely worth my money. ... "
" ... Price is high for what you get. ... "
" ... I just wished the quantity was more for that price. ... "
" ... Perfect for making some at home and saving a little money. ... "
" ... The bag is small for price. ... "
" ... These are not only super easy to make but such good quality for the price!I always went out and payed like 8 dollars for boba but now I cant make amazinggg boba at home for cheap, I already bought another pack of them. ... "
Cleaning
44bubbles, tea at home, make bubble tea, making bubble tea, boba
+89%
-11%
" ... Great for making Bubble Tea. ... "
" ... I love having my own bubbles! ... "
" ... Love bubble tea, and this made it easy to make at home. ... "
" ... Basically the same thing as you taste like with your local bubble tea shop! ... "
" ... Highly recommend to anyone that has a love for bubble tea! ... "
" ... This+milk +tea =home made bubble tea. ... "
" ... I was new to making bubble tea when I made this and it is easy and delicious. ... "
" ... I love I can make bubble tea at home! ... "
Setup
36easy to follow, directions, package, follow the instructions, follow the directions
+97%
-3%
" ... Follow the directions and it will come out as desired ... "
" ... I liked how easy it was to make the pearls, and the instructions were easy to follow. ... "
" ... really easy to follow the instructions. ... "
" ... This boba is easy to make and the instructions are pretty simple! ... "
" ... Great product with easy to follow instructions. ... "
" ... There are easy to follow instructions in English on the back. ... "
" ... Very easy to make, the instructions are very clear and precise! ... "
" ... The directions are simple to follow and they're so good! ... "
Marketplace
30amazon, ordering, definitely, arrived, shipping
+83%
-17%
" ... Just as it was advertised. ... "
" ... Will def be ordering more ... "
" ... Will definitely be ordering again :) ... "
" ... I was very happy with fast shipping and I always go for the wa fu yuan. ... "
" ... Fast shipping, will definitely be ordering again. ... "
" ... I recently tried another popular brand on Amazon. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and all in all very happy with purchase. ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
Delivery
26arrived, came, delivered, ordered, open
+65%
-35%
" ... Package was found! ... "
" ... I got this today, very fast delivery. ... "
" ... No shipping problems. ... "
" ... came much sooner than expected! ... "
" ... It delivered earlier than notice. ... "
" ... I just tried the bubble today and was very satisfied with it! ... "
" ... Quality product and fast delivery ... "
" ... Great product and fast delivery ... "
Coffee
24tea, flavor, bubble tea, coffee shop, coffee
+92%
-8%
" ... Taste just like the shops bubble tea . ... "
" ... tastes good in smoothies or coffee just hate that it has so many carbs. ... "
" ... I started drinking bubble tea at my local mall and fill in love with the flavor. ... "
" ... Great flavor used to make milk tea with boba at home ... "
" ... Subtle caramelized flavor that works well with pretty much any tea. ... "
" ... They add fun and flavor to a batch of just about any flavor tea imaginable. ... "
" ... Delicious & tastes exactly like what you'd get in a bubble tea shop ... "
" ... If you're making milk tea, I recommend just brewing a strong black tea and just adding some sweetened condensed milk to taste! ... "
Size
24small, size, wish, bigger, smaller
+58%
-42%
" ... I wish I could find it in a larger size, maybe cheaper? ... "
" ... Wish it came in a bigger size/bulk. ... "
" ... The bag is stuffed full of them. ... "
" ... The package is a lot smaller than I pictured. ... "
" ... Overall happy with purchase but the bag is pretty small for the price. ... "
" ... The bag is small for price. ... "
" ... So one bag is good for a party of about 12 people. ... "
" ... These are the size of a small blue berry. ... "
Design
22taste, boba, taste and texture, looks, different
+73%
-27%
" ... It’s look good! ... "
" ... Just what it looks like and smells amazing ... "
" ... The taste and texture are spot on. ... "
" ... Taste and texture were spot on. ... "
" ... The texture and consistency is exactly the same as standard, good boba. ... "
" ... The flavor and texture were spot on!! ... "
" ... The Boba has the perfect texture for me. ... "
" ... That being said, I loved the subtle burnt caramel sweetness. ... "
For Kids
21daughter, make, daughter loves, loved, liked
+100%
" ... my kids love it so much. ... "
" ... Daughter loves it ... "
" ... Kids like the chewy texture. ... "
" ... My kids and I loved it. ... "
" ... My kids are addicted to boba, so am I, and this product has made us all happy because Mom will make boba way more often now! ... "
" ... My kids make it all the time at home, they love it! ... "
" ... Kids liked it ... "
" ... Personally I dont drink it but the kids were really excited about it! ... "
Returns
21cannot, returned, refund, policy, item
+5%
-95%
" ... I didn't know that it has a lot of additives and cannot be returned. ... "
" ... Was not able to return so I just had to throw them away. ... "
" ... Very dissatisfied and disappointing that item cannot be returned. ... "
" ... On top of that, you cannot return. ... "
" ... Unfortunately this item can’t be returned. ... "
" ... Hoping for a refund. ... "
" ... I am afraid to eat and it won’t allow return. ... "
" ... Total waste of money since this can’t be returned. ... "
Programs
20cook, quick, good, easy, cooking
+100%
" ... Super quick to cook! ... "
" ... Is so easy and fast to cook. ... "
" ... Easy to cook and then use! ... "
" ... Easy to cook. ... "
" ... This is the tastiest boba you can buy, it is also quick cooking. ... "
" ... So good and easy to cook . ... "
" ... Cooking instructions are simple. ... "
" ... It’s very flavorless, but easy to cook! ... "
Build Quality
14opened, molded, moisture, flavor, chewy
+43%
-57%
" ... The pearls look moldy and shells breaking. ... "
" ... Molded, very disappointed ... "
" ... These came to me with moisture in the bag and molded. ... "
" ... The tapioca pearls appeared fine when I bought them, but as soon as I opened the bag I was hit by a strong chemical smell. ... "
" ... I not what I thought it was I tasted like azz and fells like rubber don’t buy ... "
" ... My product got to me wet inside. ... "
" ... it feels like plastic ... "
Baking
13cook, little, quick, pasta, minutes
+92%
-8%
" ... Daughter night for a cooking project. ... "
" ... It's kind of like boiling pasta. ... A bit intimidating at first (especially for someone who doesn't cook like AT ALL), but I'm glad I did! ... "
" ... I felt this is on a little costlier side, but looking at the ease of cooking, its worth a buy ! ... "
" ... To our surprise, cooking it was not very difficult at all. ... "
" ... This is the tastiest boba you can buy, it is also quick cooking. ... "
" ... It only took a couple of minutes and was just as easy or easier than making pasta. ... "
" ... add a little brown sugar after cooking them. ... "
" ... I boiled the a put them in smoothies for my whole family. ... "
Product Reliability
12hard, boba, 2, went, weeks
+50%
-50%
" ... Didn’t last for a week to me. ... "
" ... Then to top it all off it took 2 weeks before they shipped. ... "
" ... Very annoyed that after waiting 3 weeks for this ordered it arrived as a completely different brand than what was pictured. ... "
" ... It is a hard to fail boba. ... "
" ... This used sell for less than half the price before the crisis started. ... "
" ... They were 2 months past expiration and had mold on them ... "
Water Resistance
11cold water, cup, boiling, sugar, soak
+82%
-18%
" ... I found a 2 minute boil and another 2 minute simmer plus the quick cold water bath worked perfectly for a good texture. ... "
" ... worked out awesome, definitely use less than ten cups of water tho lol, tastes good, besides water boiling literally took less than five minutes . ... "
" ... Then I rinse it with cold water and it's ready! ... "
" ... Like I said they were really easy to work with, it just required boiling water and adding sweetener. ... "
" ... After preparing them I soak them in sugary water to make them sweet. ... "
" ... soak them in brown sugar water for a bit of extra sweetness :) ... "
" ... I prefer my boba to have a nice bouncy chew so I boiled some water, dropped them in, and took them out to rinse them as soon as they all started to float. ... "
" ... then cool them in a bowl of cold water and soak them in sugar or honey! ... "
Comfort
11texture, tapioca, make, easy to make, cups
+64%
-36%
" ... I really like these bc its hard to find boba with the right texture, they are also super easy to make. ... "
" ... Also you get to customize you taste\sweetness comfortably at home ... "
" ... I like the texture of these ones. ... "
" ... I like my tapioca really soft, not firm. ... "
" ... Easy to make, taste and feels like the ones at the bobba keychain usualy buy ... "
" ... Now I can have it in the comfort of my own home. ... "
For Fun
10home, make, fun to make, boba, also
+100%
" ... So fun making your own boba at home!! ... "
" ... These are a great deal, fun, and add a special touch to drinks you make at home. ... "
" ... Also fun to make. ... "
" ... This is a little sweeter than normal boba I would normally get so it is a great alternative and fun thing to make at home. ... "
" ... Simple and fun to make! ... "
" ... I love boba and it is fun make them at home. ... "
Packing
9well, resealable, misleading, good, package
+67%
-33%
" ... The Packaging was great but the taste was even better! ... "
" ... The packaging itself is well made and sustainable. ... "
" ... I really loved the new packaging! ... "
" ... The packaging is good as well. ... "
" ... Got here on time, good packaging. ... "
" ... Package was found! ... "
Product As Described
8photo, like, got, described, arrived
+88%
-13%
" ... Just as it was advertised. ... "
" ... It came out as the picture. ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... Item as described ... "
" ... I got a different one than the picture really wierd. ... "
" ... Exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Arrived like online image. ... "
Capacity
7tea, house, boba, whole, money
+100%
" ... I bought it and made boba at home for my family! ... "
" ... We even cook some and deliver it to nearby family members!! ... "
" ... Bu still saves money and don’t have to leave the house. ... "
" ... Used to have to drive 30 minutes to my favorite tea house to get it but now I can have it at home whenever i want. ... "
" ... I boiled the a put them in smoothies for my whole family. ... "
" ... My husband was spending *so* much money on boba tea and this really hit the spot for our whole family. ... "
" ... The texture and chewiness is just like what you get at the boba tea places, but I miss the sweeter flavor of the tea house places. ... "
Overall performance
7fast, make, easy to make
+86%
-14%
" ... Fast and easy to make. ... "
" ... Super fast to make. ... "
" ... Surprisingly fast and still good. ... "
" ... I'm really impressed with how fast and easy this is! ... "
" ... I think it is great to make fast. ... "
" ... Fast and easy to make ... "
Drying
5package, balls, normal, moisture, dried
+40%
-60%
" ... I don’t think that’s normal for some dried topics balls. ... "
" ... RECEIVED WOOL DRYER MOTH BALLS . ... "
Blend Quality
5tea, smoothie, put, boba
+100%
" ... I mixed it with some honey and brown sugar and put it in my favorite smoothies or tea :) ... "
" ... Be sure to have a boba/smoothie straw to drink! ... "
" ... Used for Tora smoothie. ... "
" ... I love to put these in my smoothies. ... "
Water Usage
4boiling, cup, cold, cups of water, sugar
+75%
-25%
" ... Then I rinse it with cold water and it's ready! ... "
" ... For half a cup of pearls, i used 3.5 cups of water. ... "
" ... Tastes best if you soak in honey or sugar water. ... "
Freebies
4kit, easy to cook, cook, boba
+100%
" ... Easy to cook according to the instruction. ... "
" ... These were simple to cook following the directions on the package. ... "
" ... I saw a recipe on YouTube and decided to make my own. ... "
" ... Found cooking instructions online. ... "
Defective Delivery
4package, open, delivered, arrived
+25%
-75%
" ... Noticed the package had condensation on the inside. ... "
" ... The package is torn open when I receive it. ... "
" ... Product is damaged when delivered. ... "
Fit
4bubbles
+100%
" ... I followed the directions and fit perfect boba. ... "
" ... The pearls fit perfectly and don't clog up the stem. ... "
" ... You do need to be sure to get the extra-wide straws that are specifically made for these "bubbles" or they will not fit. ... "
" ... I like these tapioca bubbles alot but, I wish the company would make different bag size. ... "
Cover
3resealable, wish, got
+67%
-33%
" ... Would be nice though if the bag was resealable. ... "
" ... The bag is stuffed full of them. ... "
Clarity
3directions, easy to make
+100%
" ... Super easy to make and the directions were very clear. ... "
" ... They were very clear. ... "
" ... The directions were clear. ... "
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