As a huge bubble tea fan, I am always on the lookout for ways to recreate my favourite drinks at home without having to run down to a shop every time a craving hits. So, when Tea Joy kindly gifted me their Bubble Tea Kit, I couldn’t wait to dive in and test it out!

What’s Inside the Kit?

The packaging is colorful, fun, and really well organized. Inside the box, you get everything you need to brew up four fresh bubble teas at home:

• Fruit Tea Syrup Packets (including Strawberry Tea Syrup)
• Popping Boba Packets (Strawberry Boba and Mango Boba)
• Matcha Powder Packets
• Chunky Straws designed specifically for popping boba

The kit offers two classic combo options: 2 x Matcha & Strawberry and 2 x Strawberry & Mango.

The Taste & Texture Test

Full disclosure: I’m not typically a huge fan of matcha! Because of that, when I mixed up my very first drink, I decided to skip the matcha powder altogether and customise it to my own tastes.

I went straight for a custom fruity mix using the Strawberry Tea Syrup paired with the Strawberry Popping Boba. Making it was super quick and straightforward, just mix the syrup with water, pour over ice, and add your popping boba.

The result? Absolutely delicious! The strawberry fruit tea was incredibly refreshing, sweet, and crisp. What really made the drink standout, though, was the popping boba texture. Each boba pearl had that perfect, satisfying snap when you bite into it, releasing a burst of juicy flavour that elevated the whole drink.

Matcha Time

I tried a Tea Joy Bubble Tea Kit before (without matcha as not really a fan), but I decided to take on the challenge and try the Matcha with Mango Boba!

I followed the instructions adding milk, matcha powder, and the mango boba. After taking a few pics, it was time for the truth test… and I was pleasantly surprised!

In the past, matcha has felt way too overpowering for me, which put me off. But this blend was super well-balanced and actually really nice!

I would actually say I would have this combo again!

Final Thoughts

If you love fruit teas and popping boba, this kit is such a fun treat to have in your pantry. Even if you aren’t a fan of every single ingredient (like matcha in my case!), the components are versatile enough that you can tweak the drinks to suit your exact craving.

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