--- product_id: 601058237 title: "5 MINUTE Boba/Black Real Tapioca Pearls Ready in 5 Minutes (1 Kilo / 2.2 Pounds)" brand: "buddha bubbles boba" price: "R1515" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Buddha Bubbles Boba" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/601058237-5-minute-boba-black-real-tapioca-pearls-ready-in-5 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Authentic black tapioca pearls Generous 1 kg (2.2 lbs) pack 5-minute quick cook 5 MINUTE Boba/Black Real Tapioca Pearls Ready in 5 Minutes (1 Kilo / 2.2 Pounds) **Brand:** buddha bubbles boba **Price:** R1515 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡️ Bubble up your day with Buddha Bubbles—5 minutes to boba bliss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 5 MINUTE Boba/Black Real Tapioca Pearls Ready in 5 Minutes (1 Kilo / 2.2 Pounds) by buddha bubbles boba - **How much does it cost?** R1515 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/601058237-5-minute-boba-black-real-tapioca-pearls-ready-in-5) ## Best For - buddha bubbles boba enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted buddha bubbles boba brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Speedy Satisfaction:** Ready in just 5 minutes—perfect for busy bubble tea lovers craving instant indulgence. - • **Bulk Up Your Boba Game:** A full kilo of premium pearls means endless homemade bubble tea sessions—share the vibe or savor solo. - • **Customizable Sweetness:** Easily infuse with brown sugar syrup to tailor your perfect balance of sweet and chewy delight. - • **Trusted Quality & Taste:** Top-rated with 4.4 stars and a cult following, Buddha Bubbles Boba guarantees café-level bubble tea at home. - • **Authentic Chew, Every Sip:** Crafted from real tapioca for that iconic soft, chewy texture that boba aficionados demand. ## Overview Buddha Bubbles Boba offers 1 kilogram of authentic black tapioca pearls that cook in just 5 minutes, delivering the perfect chewy texture for bubble tea enthusiasts. This premium, vegetarian-friendly product lets you create café-quality drinks at home with customizable sweetness, backed by a strong 4.4-star rating and a loyal customer base. ## Description Quick Cook REAL Tapioca Black (Brown Sugar) Boba Pearls By Buddha Bubbles Boba (1 Kilo / 2.2 Pounds) What is Boba? Boba Tea, also known as Boba or Bubble Tea is a Taiwanese, tea based drink which often contains tapioca, known as Boba, or Tapioca Pearls at the bottom of the cup. These Boba are sucked up through an extra-large straw and are chewy, kind of like a gummy bear. It is unclear exactly when or who invented Boba, but we do know where, Taichung Taiwan sometime in the 1980's. Most Boba / Bubble tea recipes contain a tea base mixed with fruit or milk. Some popular flavors are: Honeydew Melon, Taro and Matcha Green Tea Latte. The Boba is served most often cold, sometimes hot, and blended like a smoothie or shaken like a cocktail. There are hundreds of variants of the drink, the most popular Boba / Bubble Tea drink is milk tea with tapioca pearls. There are also variations of Boba, mostly with the color being or dark brown. The Boba has a very mild sweet taste. Some shops also add flavored gelatin, also called jellies, to the bottom of the cup. The newest type of Boba are called "popping Boba", pearl sized beads filled with fruit flavored syrup, that pop when you bite them. Boba shops are popping up all over the world. One Boba drink will set you back about 6.00 on average. Quality will vary from shop to shop, but at Buddha Bubbles Boba, we pride ourselves on not only the highest quality, but also the most amazing taste. So...have a Boba today and smile. Review: I love this boba! Super easy to make and tastes just like the popular boba shops. In regards to all the reviews saying they don't taste right/sweet/etc... that's because they aren't being prepared correctly. You have to let the boba sit in brown sugar after cooking for a bit. I usually leave mine for at least an hour. My whole process: •Boil water (you don't need quite as much as the directions say) . •add boba and stir, return to boil •let boil for 5 minutes or a bit more if you like them super soft. •drain and dunk in cold water for 20 seconds (or just rinse under faucet for that long. •strain and put into a container of brown sugar. Stir. The liquid from the boba will dissolve the sugar and you'll have a syrup in just a few moments. •let sit for half hour to an hour at least before adding to drink of choice. •can store in the syrup for a day, just microwave in 30 second intervals until chewy again. Being careful not to overheat or they will become very hard. Review: Love it! Was a little confused because the packaging was different from the one displayed on here but it's the same brand, so no complaints. They came out soft and chewy. I really like that I can adjust how sweet I want them. Just dropped them into a container with a little brown sugar, didn't even add 50% water since after draining they are still wet-ish, and mixed gently. Not sure why some people say the texture is hard? It's hella soft and chewy, and I let it simmer for 6 minutes. ## Features - Quick Cook REAL Tapioca Black (Brown Sugar) Boba Pearls - Weight: 1 Kg (2.2 Pounds) - Brand: Buddha Bubbles Boba - Quick Cook Time: 5 Minutes. - Introducing Buddha Bubbles Boba, where taste and quality blend harmoniously to create the perfect boba experience. Our brand is synonymous with excellence in the world of bubble tea, offering a diverse range of tantalizing flavors and premium boba drink powders that cater to your unique cravings. From the comforting essence of Taro and the invigorating zest of Matcha to the rich indulgence of classic Milk Tea,... ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00JK0A7GS | | ASIN | B00JK0A7GS | | Best Sellers Rank | #68,255 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #53 in Bubble Tea Tapioca Pearls | | Brand Name | Buddha Bubbles Boba | | Color | Black | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (406) | | Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (406) | | Diet Type | Vegetarian | | Flavor | Tapioca | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | cup | | Item Weight | 2.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Buddha Bubbles Boba LLC | | Manufacturer | Buddha Bubbles Boba LLC | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 20.32 x 7.62 x 25.4 cm; 997.9 g | | Size | 2.2 Pound (Pack of 1) | | UPC | 784672206693 | | Unit Count | 1000.0 Grams | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Buddha Bubbles Boba - **Diet type:** Vegetarian - **Flavour:** Tapioca - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Package information:** Bag ## Images ![5 MINUTE Boba/Black Real Tapioca Pearls Ready in 5 Minutes (1 Kilo / 2.2 Pounds) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fB2imfqyL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this product certified kosher? If yes, from who is it certified kosher?** A: No. **Q: Can these be served without ice as a regular milk tea / drink ?** A: You can also have it with warm milk tea **Q: hello can you please tell me if these are the large pearls or are they pea sized? I'm looking for the large gummy ones for cold bubble tea.** A: Hello, these are the traditional size (large) Boba Pearl. Thank you **Q: Where is the boba made (2019 updated info please)?** A: Nothing in package state where it is made. Just packaged & distributed in Laguna Beach California ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***Y on 12 May 2023* I love this boba! Super easy to make and tastes just like the popular boba shops. In regards to all the reviews saying they don't taste right/sweet/etc... that's because they aren't being prepared correctly. You have to let the boba sit in brown sugar after cooking for a bit. I usually leave mine for at least an hour. My whole process: •Boil water (you don't need quite as much as the directions say) . •add boba and stir, return to boil •let boil for 5 minutes or a bit more if you like them super soft. •drain and dunk in cold water for 20 seconds (or just rinse under faucet for that long. •strain and put into a container of brown sugar. Stir. The liquid from the boba will dissolve the sugar and you'll have a syrup in just a few moments. •let sit for half hour to an hour at least before adding to drink of choice. •can store in the syrup for a day, just microwave in 30 second intervals until chewy again. Being careful not to overheat or they will become very hard. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***L on 15 March 2025* Love it! Was a little confused because the packaging was different from the one displayed on here but it's the same brand, so no complaints. They came out soft and chewy. I really like that I can adjust how sweet I want them. Just dropped them into a container with a little brown sugar, didn't even add 50% water since after draining they are still wet-ish, and mixed gently. Not sure why some people say the texture is hard? It's hella soft and chewy, and I let it simmer for 6 minutes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by V***A on 29 June 2020* I read a bunch of negative reviews and was really skeptical to buy this item but took the risk anyway and was completely surprised and confused at the reviews that I read. I saw a bunch of people say that they tasted horrible, like plastic, came completely broken or made the person who ate them sick but none of these were the case for me. Lots of people also said that they were hard to cook as well as completely flavorless, even after keeping them in sugary water but I cooked them as I would cook any other boba and put them in sugary water for a bit and they came out completely fine and pretty delicious. My only complaint would be that it's a little expensive but in my opinion, it is worth the money. ## Frequently Bought Together - Premium Quick Cook REAL Tapioca Black (Brown Sugar) Boba Pearls By Buddha Bubbles Boba (1 Kilo / 2.2 Pounds) - Angel Specialty Products Matcha Green Tea Blended Crème Mix [3 LB] - Fusion Select 2.2lb Brown Sugar Milk Tea Powder Flavored-3-in-1 Drink Powder with Cream & Sugar - Instant Pre-Mixed Beverage for Hot or Cold Blends or Yummy Frappes --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/601058237-5-minute-boba-black-real-tapioca-pearls-ready-in-5](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/601058237-5-minute-boba-black-real-tapioca-pearls-ready-in-5) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*