Tapioca Pearls, Large

Large Tapioca Pearls

Large tapioca pearls are the oversized cousins of traditional boba, crafted from tapioca starch derived from the cassava root—a resilient tropical plant originally cultivated in South America. These jumbo pearls are most famously featured in bubble tea, a Taiwanese drink sensation, but they bring texture and flair to a wide array of culinary creations.

If you need a more typical size, we have small tapioca pearls available as well.

When prepared for bubble tea, the pearls are boiled until they reach a soft, satisfyingly springy texture. Their larger size gives a more pronounced chew, creating a bold contrast to the smoothness of tea, milk, or fruit-based drinks. They’re also a favorite topping in icy treats and desserts, often layered into parfaits or nestled into bowls of flavored shaved ice.

While they’re a staple in sweets, large tapioca pearls also have creative applications in savory cooking. In fusion cuisine or adventurous home kitchens, they can be added to broths or soups for a fun textural twist, or even incorporated into dumpling fillings or vegetable fritters as a binder or chew-enhancer.

Across Southeast Asia and beyond, tapioca is prized for its adaptability. You’ll find large pearls in creamy coconut-based desserts like ginataan from the Philippines or adapted into variations of sago pudding. Their neutral taste makes them the perfect carrier for both bold and delicate flavors alike.

Our Large Tapioca Pearls are perfect for those looking to experiment with texture and presentation. Whether you’re brewing bubble tea or crafting a unique dessert, these pearls are sure to stand out. Available in 1 and 5 pound pouches as well as 25 pounds sacks.