Tapioca Pearls

Store dry tapioca pearls in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Cooked tapioca pearls should be refrigerated and consumed within 1-2 days.

Rinse dry tapioca pearls before cooking to remove excess starch.

Cook tapioca pearls according to package directions, as cooking times can vary significantly between brands.

Add cooked tapioca pearls to your beverage or dessert just before serving to maintain their chewy texture.

Bubble tea (milk tea, fruit tea)

Puddings (e.g., tapioca pudding)

Desserts

Sweet soups

Overcooking tapioca pearls, which can make them mushy or dissolve.

Under-rinsing dry pearls, leading to a gummy texture.

Adding cooked pearls too early to a hot beverage, as they can become overly soft.