DIY bubble tea kits gained traction over the circuit breaker, when many tortured souls had to find some way to get their fix after bubble tea shops were deemed as “non-essentials”.
Even though we’re now in Phase 2 of reopening and can easily get our bubble tea fix by heading down to our favourite stores, all that staying home has definitely brought out the domestic side in many of us, and we find ourselves fond of creative, hands-on activities. Or maybe you just want to be able to fix up your own boba drink at home whenever you feel like it without taking a step outside.
Either way, this is the article you need. Here is a list of DIY bubble tea kits you can find online to recreate your favourite beverages, right in the comfort of your own home!
The Whale Tea
Hailing from China, this bubble tea brand is known for their Volcanic Collagen series – a fancy assortment of glowing, lava-like bubble teas and flaming brown sugar milk.
To help you get your bubble tea fix, they’ve released four different bubble tea sets: The Whale Tea’s DIY Triple Tea Bubble Tea Kit with Pearl, The Whale Tea’s DIY Triple Tea Bubble Tea Kit with Brown Sugar Crystal Ball, The Whale Tea's Luxury Essential Triple Tea DIY Kit with Brown Sugar Pearls. The last set, Honey Pearls DIY Double Tea Kit, is exclusively available on Klook. Depending on which set you purchase, it can serve either 10 or 15.
GULP Build Your Own (BYO) Bubble Tea Kit
Gulp’s BYO Bubble Tea Kit is the ideal foolproof solution if you just want to enjoy your drink without too much work. Each kit comes with freshly brewed tea, boiled pearls, and sugar syrup. All you have to do is to pour them into a cup and your drink is done!
Available flavours include Classic Milk Tea, Oolong Milk Tea, Honey Green Tea and Lychee Oolong Tea. Depending on which kit you get, it can serve from 4 to 12 pax.
Purchase them here!
TRZ Bubble Tea DIY Kit
You have probably come across one of TRZ‘s herbal or milk teas in your neighbourhood supermarket or convenience store. The local brand has also launched DIY bubble tea kits comprising six different flavours for us to experiment with: Original Red Milk Tea, Jasmine Green Milk Tea, Taiwan Black Milk Tea, Refreshing Honey Lemon, Refreshing Lemon Wheatgrass and Refreshing Honey Aloe Vera.
If you’re a brown sugar fan, you’ll be happy to know that each kit comes with Gula Melaka cubes, alongside 500g of uncooked tapioca pearls. On top of that, TRZ includes a free reusable straw in their kits as well!
Get your kit now at Lazada or Shopee.
Yikowei DIY Bubble Tea Kit
Yikowei is a little different from other brands offering bubble tea kits, because instead of brown sugar, their pearls are soaked in luo han guo (monk fruit), a zero calorie sweetener. Hooray for those who are looking for a healthier choice!
Those with a sweet tooth won’t have to worry too much though, their kits still come with brown sugar syrup that you can add to your drink to sweeten it to your liking. Each kit serves up to four and you can order them on Shopee (at the time of writing, there’s a 50% discount!)
Tealive #MyBubbleTeaKit
Brought to you by Malaysia bubble tea brand Tealive, this DIY kit is inspired by their Signature Bang Bang Brown Sugar Series and specially curated for tea lovers to recreate their favourite brews right at the comforts of their own home.
This is for those who are serious about making their bubble tea at home, because you can create six different recipes using their kit, and each kit can make over 20 servings!
Order online here.
19tea Assam Black Tea DIY Kit
19tea hails from Korea and serves scrumptious souffle pancakes and bubble tea. Currently there is only one outlet in Singapore at Our Tampines Hub. We know the location might be pretty out of the way for you, so why not give their Assam Black Tea DIY kit a shot?
Each kit comes with assam black tea (2 large tea pouches & 5 small tea pouches so that you can even make a single cup or 2 cups), tapioca pearls, non-dairy powder, dark brown sugar and 5 sets of straws and cups.
Get it now on Shopee!
White Rabbit Milk Tea
Our favourite childhood candy has already been used by several creative bubble tea stalls to flavour their drinks, but if these stalls aren’t near you, why not consider the DIY version? Indulge in this nostalgic drink which comes with four yummy tea-base options: Dark Tea, French Style Milk Tea, Peach Oolong and Sea Salt Cheese.
Available now on Shopee!
Xiang Piao Piao Milk Tea
Many of us may not have heard of this brand before, but you can trust Xiang Piao Piao Milk Tea to deliver high quality bubble tea with freshly imported ingredients like milk from New Zealand and handpicked black tea from India. It doesn’t come with the classic tapioca pearls, but your DIY kit will come with nata de coco, which is a healthier option with just as interesting of a bite.
Preparation is also super simple – just dump all the ingredients into hot water like you would with instant noodles and you’re good to go!
Order online here.
18CTEA Home DIY Bubble Tea Kit
18CTEA is a bubble tea material supplier from Malaysia that services bubble tea shops. Besides working with businesses, the brand also reaches out to consumers by offering DIY bubble kits.
Right now there are 7 kits that you can choose from, each consisting of different combinations and unique ingredients such as malt chocolate powder, matcha powder, brown sugar liquid and purple rice, so you can pick the one that suits your taste buds most!
Available on Shopee!
Teaspoons & Co
Here’s a brand that exclusively specialises in producing premium bubble tea kits! Teaspoons & Co is an American brand that ships its artisanal tea kits worldwide. Some of their most popular kits include flavours like Pure Uji Matcha, Iced Tea Kit (Honey) and Maple Oolong Bubble Tea. They also come with add-on toppings such as lychee and coconut jelly.
Their kits might lean towards the pricier side, especially with the international shipping fee, but if you’re one who’s into quality teas, then this might be the brand for you.
Order online via their website.