👻 You’re “Fun Halloween Bubble Teas”

Quick Barista Tips to Make Bubble Tea at Home

🧋 Tapioca Pearls: For chewy, glossy brown sugar pearls, cook until bouncy, then rest 10–15 minutes in warm brown-sugar syrup before serving. Use within 2-3 hours for the optimal '“QQ” soft chewiness.

🧋 Tea base: For a classic boba milk tea recipe, strongly brew Assam or Ceylon tea; choose jasmine or oolong for a lighter, floral Halloween bubble tea vibe.

🧋 Sweetness: Start with 1–1½ tbsp syrup per person/per glass (use brown sugar or flavour syrup of choice), then adjust to taste after a quick shake with ice.

🧋 Make it dairy-free: Use barista-style oat milk or almond milk for creamy, stable foam in dairy-free bubble tea, and always shake over ice for that desired café texture.

Witches’ Brew Matcha Boba (with Purple Yam Boba)

A spooky witchy green Halloween bubble tea made with smooth matcha shaken with milk and poured over chewy purple yam (ube) boba, giving an amethyst glow and a caramel-vanilla sweetness that plays beautifully with earthy green tea. This unique bubble tea is perfect for cosy fall nights, and it’s easy to make at home!

S’mores Hojicha Boba (roasted green tea, marshmallows & chocolate)

Spiced Apple Pie Boba with Masala Chai and Caramel Syrup

All the comfort of apple pie in a sip. Made with bold black masala chai tea and milk over brown sugar tapioca pearls, swirled with a sticky sweet caramel syrup and cooked apple pieces for warm bakery notes, an autumnal fall bubble tea that feels just like dessert.

Wednesday vs Enid Bubble Tea

Two personalities, one party: Enid is bright and playful, made with creamy milk tea with rainbow popping boba that burst with fruity flavour, while Wednesday is dark and dramatic milk tea made with black cocoa powder over tapioca pearls; the ultimate colourful-versus-moody Halloween bubble tea duo.

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FAQs for Halloween Bubble Tea

1. How do I make Halloween bubble tea at home?

Strongly brew tea (such as Assam/Ceylon or jasmine/oolong), sweeten, add milk, ice, and tapioca pearls. Dress it up with spooky toppings like bat sprinkles, “eyeball” lychees, or black cocoa drizzle.

2. What gives bubble tea that spooky black colour?

Use black cocoa powder for safe, inky drinks. Avoid medicinal activated charcoal (it can interfere with medications). For grey/black syrup, mix black cocoa with simple syrup.

3. Can I make it kid-friendly or caffeine-free?

Yes, use rooibos or fruit infusions as the base, then add milk (or dairy-free milk) and tapioca pearls. Keep sweetness moderate.

4. How do I cook pearls so they’re chewy, not hard?

Cook until bouncy as per the package instructions, then rest 10–15 minutes in warm brown-sugar syrup. Serve the pearls within 2-3 hours; don’t refrigerate cooked pearls on their own.

5. What’s the best tea base for fall bubble tea?

For body: Assam or Ceylon. For floral: jasmine or oolong. For a dessert vibe, blend with taro/ube or cocoa syrups.

6. How sweet should I make it?

Start with 1–1½ tbsp syrup per person, shake with ice, then adjust. Brown sugar, taro, vanilla or spiced caramel are great fall flavours.

7. Are popping boba vegan and suitable for parties?

Most popping boba use seaweed extract (often vegan), it’s best to read the package for ingredients. Keep chilled and add just before serving so the shells stay snappy.

8. Can I colour pearls naturally?

Yes! Steep clear pearls in butterfly-pea tea (blue/purple), beet/strawberry (pink/red), or turmeric/mango (gold). For deep black, use black cocoa syrup.

9. How far in advance can I prep drinks for a Halloween party?

Brew and chill the tea base up to 48 hours ahead. Cook the pearls on the day, keep them warm in syrup, and use them within 3 hours. Assemble drinks to order for the best texture.

10. What dairy-free milk foams best for bubble tea?

Barista-style oat or almond milk foam reliably and stays creamy in iced drinks. Always shake over ice for that café texture.