Tapioca Pearls Supplier & Wholesale
Tell us your store size and menu direction — our advisor will build a full ingredient list and cost plan for you.
- MOQ from 1 carton per SKU
- OEM / private-label packaging
- EXW · FOB Guangzhou · FOB Shenzhen
Tapioca Pearls Series
Tapioca Pearls UK — Wholesale Supplier for Bubble Tea & Boba Shops
Chewy tapioca pearls with soft, bouncy texture in multiple sizes, easy to cook — wholesale quantities supplied from Shenzhen to buyers across the UK and 50+ markets.
All ingredients are directly sourced with stable quality — one-stop procurement and free recipe training available.
About this category
Tapioca pearls are the single most visible signature of a bubble tea shop, and also the ingredient most often blamed for a bad cup. Texture after cooking — chewy but not hard, bouncy but not rubbery — depends as much on the pearl you buy as on how you cook it.
Supplying the UK
We quote and ship tapioca pearls to the UK; pricing is confirmed per specification, batch and destination.
Pack sizes, shelf life and test reports
Standard packs, handling details and test documents for our tapioca pearls. Anything outside these packs is confirmed per order.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pack sizes | 500g / 900g / 1kg |
| Pack format | Bag |
| Shelf life | 6–9 months |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place |
| Origin | China |
| OEM / private label | Available |
| Third-party test report | Current report within 1-year validity |
| Factory inspection report | Issued per batch |
Ordering & trade terms
- MOQ (in-stock items)
- 1 carton per SKU
- MOQ (OEM / custom packaging)
- Varies by product — confirmed by your advisor
- Trade terms
- EXW · FOB Guangzhou · FOB Shenzhen
- Payment currencies
- USD · CNY (RMB)
- Lead time (in-stock items)
- Ships in as fast as 3 days
Pricing is quoted per category and specification — share your volume and destination port and your advisor will send a full quotation.
What to look for
- Size and chew — smaller pearls read softer and suit straws sized for classic cups; larger ones deliver a bolder bite.
- Cooked texture window — the pearl should stay springy for hours after cooking instead of hardening within one.
- Cook time and yield — predictable cook time and water absorption keep labour and cost per serving stable.
Typical applications
- Pearl milk tea and brown-sugar boba drinks
- Dessert bowls and shaved ice toppings
- Milk tea with layered toppings
- Yogurt and ice-cream toppings
Storage & handling
- Cook in small batches through the day rather than one large batch at open — texture peaks early and declines.
- Hold cooked pearls in syrup and keep them warm; cold storage firms them up.
- Ask our advisor for the cooking and holding card for the specific pearl you order.
Frequently asked questions
Why do my pearls turn hard in the cup?
Three common causes: pearls were held too long after cooking, the holding syrup was too thin, or the drink was served too cold. Shortening the holding window and keeping pearls in syrup solves most of it.
How long can cooked pearls be held?
It depends on the pearl specification. Our advisor will provide the recommended cooking and holding time for the exact product you order.
What is the MOQ for tapioca pearls?
MOQ depends on the size and pack you choose. Share your weekly volume and destination port and we will confirm MOQ and lead time.