Bubble tea for kids — tips, recipes & safety
Bubble tea is incredibly popular with children and teenagers — and for good reason: the colourful pearls, the sweet taste and the fun straws make it a real experience. But is bubble tea suitable for children? And what is the best way to make it yourself? We explain.
Is bubble tea suitable for children?
In principle yes — with a few restrictions. The biggest risk of bubble tea for small children is the tapioca pearls: they could pose a choking hazard. For children under 3 we therefore recommend:
- Do not use tapioca pearls
- Use popping boba instead (they burst as you chew) or no pearls at all
- Reduce the sugar considerably
From around 6 years of age children can enjoy tapioca pearls without any problem — supervised and with a wide straw.
Bubble tea recipe for kids (low in sugar & safe)
Fruit tea bubble tea for kids:
- 200 ml fruit tea (e.g. raspberry or peach), cold
- 50 ml apple juice
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes
- 2 tbsp popping boba wild strawberry or mango
Brew the tea, let it cool, mix with the apple juice and ice, add the pearls. Done! No caffeine, little sugar, plenty of fun.
Making bubble tea with children — family fun
Preparing bubble tea yourself is a great activity for the whole family. Children can help with:
- Preparing the tea and letting it cool
- Choosing the pearls and spooning them in
- Measuring and mixing the ingredients
- Trying out their own flavour combinations
With our bubble tea starter set you have everything in one box — tea, pearls, straws and accessories.
Caffeine in bubble tea — what parents should know
Classic bubble tea is made with black tea or green tea — both contain caffeine. For children under 12 we therefore recommend:
- Use fruit tea instead of black tea
- A caffeine-free rooibos tea base
- Our tea range also includes caffeine-free options
Conclusion
Bubble tea for children is possible — if you choose the right ingredients and keep an eye on the portion. Homemade boba is always the healthier choice. Have a look at our range and start the family bubble tea adventure. Free delivery from CHF 79.