Every batch of OMAO pearls is cooked fresh every few hours. Here’s what goes into that perfect bounce.
If you’ve ever wondered why our pearls taste different, the answer is simple: time. We cook small batches throughout the day so that every cup gets pearls that are soft outside and bouncy in the middle — what tea lovers call ‘Q’.
Low and slow
Pearls simmer for around 25 minutes, then rest covered so the centre finishes cooking gently. Rushing this step gives you a chalky middle.
The brown sugar bath
Once rinsed, pearls go straight into warm dark brown sugar syrup. They soak up the caramel flavour and get that glossy look you see on our Brown Sugar Boba Milk.
Never older than four hours
Pearls harden as they cool, so any batch older than four hours is retired. It’s a little extra work, but it’s the difference between good boba and great boba.