On a hot summer day, after a tiring day at work or during a work break, what can be more refreshing and better than having a good glass of Boba drink, eh?
Chewy tapioca pearl (Boba pearl/sabudana kheer/ tapioca pudding) and other toppings are usually served with tea with this tea-based drink.
This Iced Bubble Tea is incredibly refreshing and delicious, using popular fruits as flavorings. It’s easy to make a bubble boba at home, and it’s delicious! This is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. The best flavor of bubble tea is definitely fruit-flavored boba.
Do you know you can make boba using an instant pot? If you already know how to cook the tapioca pearls on the stovetop, congratulation, lads, you are awesome!!
We will describe some quick recipes for cooking boba in an instant pot. These will be easy recipes, and you can make them at home within minutes.
Well, let’s make some boba in instant pots.
Health Benefits of Boba Tea.
Check out some of the health benefits of boba tea you may not be aware of. Let’s find out what they are.
Boba Tea Has A Lot Of Energy In It
Drinking milk will give you the energy you need for your body system to function correctly. You get most of your energy from boba tea’s carbohydrate content. Your heart muscle and nervous system also utilise it as a fuel source. Hence, you get the benefits of both processes. You will have the energy you need to complete your daily tasks.
Boba Tea Has Reduces Risk of Cancer
Studies have shown that green tea may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Researchers found that green tea’s antioxidants can lower the risk of liver, breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers. Antioxidants prevent or slow damage from unstable oxygen molecules in the body. The green tea base in many bubble tea combinations is not used. But it should.
Boba Tea Contains Calcium
The mineral calcium is crucial for the formation and maintenance of bone and the relaxation of blood vessels, the contraction of muscles, and the function of nerves.
Osteoporosis and many other related health complications can result from calcium deficiency. Milk is a primary dietary source of calcium. You get 250g of calcium per serving of boba milk tea, which is 25% of your daily calcium requirement. With a calcium-rich, balanced diet, you should be able to meet your calcium requirements.
How To Cook Boba In Instant Pots?
Now let’s learn how you can make boba in instant pots. You will be amazed by the ease of procedure of making it.
Instant Pot Tapioca Pearls
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry black tapioca pearls (see note)
- 2 cups water
- Sugar water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup hot water
Instructions
Pour the tapioca pearls and 2 cups of water into the Instant Pot. Turn the Instant Pot to high pressure and cook for two minutes. Allow for a quick release of pressure. Pour out the water and thoroughly rinse the pearls with cold water. Put them aside.
Combine the sugar and water in a small bowl. The tapioca pearls should be soaked in sugar water for a few minutes before pouring in. Serve with your favorite beverage!
Instant Pot Bubble Tea
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
For The Boba
- 1 cup (152 g) large Instant Boba or Tapioca Pearls
- 2 cups (375 g) of Water
- 1/4 cup (50 g) Sugar or Brown sugar Or Other Sweetener Equivalent
For The Tea
- 4 cups (944 g) strongly brewed tea
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Sugar Or Other Sweetener Equivalent
- 1/2 cup (122 g) Whole Milk
- 1 cup (14 g) ice cubes
Instructions
Fill the inner liner of your Instant Pot with the boba pearls, water, and sugar. Sugar is essential in this recipe for the boba to remain chewy and pliable, as it needs to rest in sugar syrup. Steam the boba for two minutes under high pressure. If any pressure remains in the pot after 5 minutes, allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 5 more minutes.
As soon as you open the lid, some huge boba will float around. The size of these will reduce significantly as they cool. The boba must not be refrigerated. Let them cool in the liner, or pour them out into a mason jar and cool for around 15-20 minutes.
While boba can be kept in the fridge in this sugar syrup for a few hours, the real thing does not last very long. In the meantime, combine the tea, sugar, milk, and ice cubes and shake the mixture to chill it.
FAQs
What is the ideal cooking time for boba?
Heat the water until it boils. Stir gently so that the boba will float to the top of the water. To cook the boba, turn the heat to medium and cook it for 12 to 15 minutes. Let the pearls sit for another 12 to 15 minutes after removing the pan from heat and covering it.
Do you think it’s healthy to have boba every day?
They are essentially pure carbs – they do not contain minerals or vitamins. As many as 500 calories and 50 grams of sugar can be found in one boba tea. Although the occasional bubble tea may not have severe effects on your health, it should not be consumed daily. But if you can sweeten it with zero caloric sweeteners, it’s a drink that can be consumed every day.
Conclusion
Cooking boba in instant pots is a piece of cake. All you have to be is very precise about the ingredients, heat, and preferences.
Having a boba drink will make you refreshed after a long tiring day, but you have to be very careful about the caloric content. You can use low or zero calory containing sweetener from the start. You can make your own boba at home if you want.
Please do let us know your instant pot-made boba experience. Good Luck!
