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Homemade Popping Boba Recipe

Homemade Popping Boba made with fruit juice and agar-agar for juicy, burst-in-your-mouth pearls perfect for bubble tea, lemonades, smoothies, and Starbucks-inspired drinks. This easy vegan popping boba recipe delivers fresh flavor with a satisfying pop every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 45
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons agar-agar powder
  • 1 cup fruit juice strawberry, mango, pineapple, or your favorite
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • Ice-cold water with ice cubes for ice bath

Method
 

  1. Heat fruit juice and sugar in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk agar-agar powder into cold water until smooth.
  3. Bring the agar-agar mixture to a boil, stirring constantly for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Slowly whisk the hot agar mixture into the fruit juice mixture until smooth.
  5. Prepare a bowl of ice-cold water.
  6. Using a dropper or squeeze bottle, drip the mixture into the ice bath to form small spheres.
  7. Let the popping boba set in the ice bath for 10–15 minutes.
  8. Strain, rinse gently with cold water, and store in syrup or use immediately.

Notes

Keep the ice bath very cold for the best popping texture and use small drops for maximum burst.