The pearls of pearl milk tea should be stored at low temperature and avoid exposure to sunlight.
Pearls should be stored in a dry environment. Avoid contact with moisture or humid places to prevent pearls from absorbing moisture and becoming soft or deteriorating. Pearls should be kept away from direct sunlight, as sunlight can cause them to harden and crack. Store pearls in a cool place, such as a cupboard or refrigerator.
Put the pearls in a dry, airtight container, you can use a food-grade plastic bag or an airtight jar. The sealed seal prevents external moisture and odor from affecting the pearls.
Pearls have strong odor absorption, so you should avoid contact with odorous foods or items to prevent the pearls from absorbing odors and affecting the taste. Pearls will gradually lose their freshness and chewiness if stored for too long. It is recommended to purchase appropriate amounts of pearls regularly and consume them within the shelf life to ensure you enjoy the best taste.
Notes on making pearl milk tea
1. Selection of pearls: Choose high-quality pearl materials to ensure quality and taste. High-quality pearls should have a certain elasticity and taste, not too hard or too soft.
2. Cooking the pearls: Cook the pearls in hot water. Usually you need to put the pearls into boiling water and cook them for 10-15 minutes, or cook them according to the instruction time on the package. The pearls should be chewy when cooked, but not too hard or soft.
3. Cooling and refrigeration: Filter out the water from the cooked pearls, rinse them with cold water, and then put them in ice water to cool. Cooled pearls should be kept at proper humidity and stored in the refrigerator to prevent deterioration.
4. Prepare milk tea: Choose a suitable milk tea base, such as black tea, green tea or oolong tea, add an appropriate amount of milk or creamer according to personal preference, and then add sugar or other flavorings to create the desired taste.
5. Pair with ice cubes or cold brew tea: After making the pearl milk tea, you can add ice cubes or cold brew tea to lower the temperature and increase the refreshing taste.