What Is Golden Boba?
What is golden boba, and what does it taste like? Simply put, golden boba is just your typical tapioca pearl, the very one you know and love, only made from white tapioca pearls rather than the more typical black ones. The slightly sweet caramel flavor remains the same, though, since both variants are prepared using brown sugar syrup. For more on golden boba, read the rest of the article below!
How Is Golden Boba Made?
Golden boba follows the same production process as the black balls in boba, more or less. The key difference lies in the amount of dark sugar used, which, in this case, is much lower. Otherwise, the sugar syrup would stain the boba pearls much more significantly, creating a darker color.
In any case, this is what the process of making golden boba looks like:
Mixing: Tapioca starch is combined with water to form a pliable dough.
Shaping: The dough is rolled into small spheres.
Boiling: The pearls are cooked in boiling water until they achieve the desired chewy texture.
Soaking: After boiling, the pearls are soaked in a brown sugar syrup, which deepens their flavor and gives them their attractive golden shine.
It's important to note that golden boba often gets confused with honey boba, but they are not the same thing. Honey boba is made using honey (or honey syrup) rather than a sugar-based one, which, while yielding a similar color, has a completely different (though still amazing) flavor.
What Does Golden Boba Taste Like?
Pretty great, if we do say so ourselves! On a more serious note, however, golden boba tastes almost exactly like its darker and more traditional tapioca-based treat. The caramel notes from the brown sugar syrup it's soaked in define the taste of both kinds of boba.
As mentioned earlier, though, since on the whole there's less brown sugar used in the preparation process, the flavor is slightly subtler. Generally speaking, golden boba has a less pronounced taste, allowing the drink's flavor to shine through much more.
When it comes to the texture, that's still perfectly bouncy and chewy, providing that signature “Q” bite that bubble tea lovers adore.
How to Make Golden Boba at Home?
That's easy enough! If you're looking to make golden boba for your own enjoyment, simply follow these steps:
What You'll Need:
Dried tapioca pearls
Brown sugar
Water
Your favorite milk tea or beverage
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook the tapioca pearls according to package instructions until they become translucent and soft.
Melt brown sugar in a pan over medium heat, stirring continuously until it caramelizes to a deep golden brown.
Remove the caramel from heat and quickly add the cooked pearls, gently stirring to coat them evenly.
Let the golden boba cool for a few minutes.
Add the cooked pearls to your favorite milk tea.
Serve and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
The Takeaway
Golden boba is a delightful twist on its darker-colored cousin, offering a lighter hue and slightly milder caramel flavor. If you're a bubble tea lover, you should definitely try and experiment with golden boba by adding it as a topping to your favorite drinks! What are you most excited to try it out with? Head on over to Sharetea's menu and get inspired - we can't wait to serve you your new favorite treat!
