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Bubble Tea! DIY Best at home Boba.

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Canadian who loves bubble tea, I have gone to quite a few shops and then tried a kit at home and now I love making it at home and during the summer drink it frequently as it is definitely more cost effective at home.
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Bubble Tea Ingredients

Powders, pearls and add ins to make the perfect boba 

 
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This is my favourite rainbow jelly I am hoping to find a closer supplier though so if anyone knows in Ottawa where I can get my hands on this please comment.
Coconut Jelly in Rainbow Syrup (4 kg / Bottle)
 
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My favourite powder is Honey dew and this is the one I buy I love it soooo much
Honeydew Melon Bubble Tea Powder (1 kg), 33 Servings
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I have tried these tapioca pearls I prefer jellies or boba but the pearls is the classic.
Instant Black Bubble Tea Tapioca Pearls, 1kg
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Popping boba is the consistancy of a jelly with a burst of juice  wouldnt pair with a iced coffee base but otherwise great with all flavoured options and fun
Mango, Strawberry, Passion Fruit Popping Boba
 
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These sweet cookies are used as a decorative topping but who doesnt love some pocky.
GLICO POCKY STRAWBERRY BAG, 144g
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I have tried the strawberry flavour it tastes more milkshake or muted and not zappy or candy like Im sure that doesnt help but it does taste good. With these bags they are 1k so they last longer.
Strawberry Bubble Tea Powder (1kg)
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Adding this one based on the review Taro is a really popular flavour but it has a unique profile although this package is smaller it has better reviews for flavour profile.
TEAliSe Instant Boba Tea Mix Taro 150g
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We have been curious about Mango my hubby likes mango flavour but I do not and as Im the bubble tea fiend I stick to Honeydew and explore options at shops.
Mango Bubble Tea Powder by Bubble Tea House 1kg
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3kg is alot and you cant go wrong with popping boba blueberry is a great flavour too I think this is worth the price
3KG Blueberry Popping Pearls for Bubble Tea
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Bubble Tea Kits

Simple at home kits to try for the first time

 
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This kit intrigues me I have not tried but might be an easy go to try for the first time
O’s Bubble Instant Marbling Boba Kit – 6 Servings
 
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Looks to be a more robust starter kit but maybe a bit more thinking
Tealise Instant Boba Tea Mango Kit, 6 Servings
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Ive heard this kit is good as well and is the original flavor
Instant Boba Tea Kit Black Tea, 3 Portions
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This is the kit that I used when I first had bubble tea at home except honey dew at the time. I really liked it and fell in love to get loose ingredients
BearTiger ECO™ DIY 12+ Drinks Bubble Tea Kit
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Bubble Tea Equipment

Different equipment that you may need or want 

 
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Metal boba straws because heck yes!! Also love the rainbow effect.
Anaeat 6 Pack Reusable Stainless Steel Straws
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This is an ideal blender to use for ice and smoothies I have the 900 watt one and this is 1200w
Ninja BL780C, Supra Kitchen System with Blender and Food Processor, Black/Silver, 1200W
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I use any ole cup but if you want something that is a great size this would work perfectly
HEFBCOMK 2 Pack Reusable Boba Cup, 24oz (Pink)
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If plastic is your jam here is 100 straws to do you over for awhile
100 Big Milkshake Straws 190x11mm Bubble Boba Milk Tea Plastic Thick Straw S5P2
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If Mason jars are still in this one is pretty cute and comes in 5 colours
Mason Drinking Mug Clear Mason Jar Cup Drinking Glass with Lid & Straw for Party
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If you ever wonder how they seal the bubble teas at the store this is the machine
WantJoin Full Automatic Cup Sealing Machine
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Cocktail shaker is your just using ice this one has measurements on it if your trying to have only a certain amount of liquid ontop of the pearls
Quality Acrylic Transparent Cocktail Mixer Martini Drink - 500cc 500cc Cocktail Shaker Acrylic
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