Bossen crystal boba, tapioca pearls, bursting boba, concentrated fruit syrups, pudding powder, and cane sugar syrup. Commercial case quantities for cafes, restaurants, and food service operators. Ships from Calgary to all provinces.
Bossen BrandCrystal Boba — No Cooking RequiredBursting Boba — 25% Real JuiceShips Canada-Wide
Bubble tea supplies Canada — ChickenPieces.com carries Bossen brand tapioca pearls (6.6 lb case), crystal boba in flavoured syrup (mango, taro, original, brown sugar — ready to serve, no cooking), Pure25 bursting boba with 25% real juice, concentrated fruit syrups (strawberry with real pulp), egg pudding powder, and bulk cane sugar syrup (5-gallon / 640 servings). All in commercial case quantities. Ships from Calgary, AB to all Canadian provinces.
Ships Canada-Wide from Calgary, ABAB / BC / SK / MB: 2–4 Business DaysON / QC: 4–6 Business DaysNo Minimum Order on Most Products
Bubble Tea Supplies Available at ChickenPieces.com
All Bossen brand — the commercial standard for bubble tea ingredients used by cafes, restaurants, and food service operators across North America. Available in case quantities with no minimum order on most products.
Tapioca Pearls
Bossen Large Tapioca Boba Pearls
6.6 lb (3 kg) case of 6 — subtly sweet brown sugar flavour, soft and chewy, 8.5mm raw expanding to 10mm cooked. Requires cooking. ~100 x 30g servings per bag.
7.26 lb resealable tub — 10mm boba packed with 25% real strawberry juice. Bursts with flavour when bitten. Caffeine-free, vegetarian. ~55 x 60g servings.
64 fl oz (1.89L) bottle, case of 6 — made with real strawberry juice and pulp. Use 1–2 oz per 16 oz drink. ~60–70 servings per bottle. Bubble tea, smoothies, slushies.
5-gallon (55 lb / 25 kg) container, case of 6 — pure cane sugar sweetener. Add 1–2 fl oz per 24 oz drink. ~640 servings per container. Essential for consistent sweetness.
2.2 lb (1 kg) resealable bag, case of 10 — creamy egg custard flavour, silky jello-like texture. Caffeine-free. ~120 x 100g servings per bag. Popular topping for bubble tea.
6.6 lb bag — large golden tapioca pearls, $29.99. Classic chewy texture, subtly sweet. Requires cooking. ~100 x 30g servings. Great entry-level tapioca option.
2L concentrated fruit syrup with real fruit pulp — for bubble tea, smoothies, fruit teas and specialty drinks. Use as a flavoured base or topping syrup. Versatile commercial format.
Tapioca Pearls vs Crystal Boba vs Bursting Boba — Which Do You Need?
The three main types of bubble tea boba have different preparation requirements, textures, and use cases. Choosing the right one for your operation determines your prep time, equipment needs, and menu flexibility.
Type
Preparation
Texture
Appearance
Best For
Tapioca Pearls
Cook 25 min in boiling water
Chewy, dense
Opaque black or brown
Traditional milk tea, classic bubble tea
Crystal Boba
Ready to serve — no cooking
Light, jelly-like
Translucent, coloured
Fruit teas, fast service, visual appeal
Bursting Boba
Ready to serve — no cooking
Pops with juice
Small coloured spheres
Premium toppings, frozen yogurt, upsells
Crystal Boba — Best for Fast Service Operations
No cooking, no timing, no waste. Scoop directly from the bag into the drink. Available in mango (orange), taro (purple), original (clear), and brown sugar (brown) — each colour creates a visually distinct drink. Ideal for cafes and restaurants adding bubble tea without dedicated prep staff.
Tapioca Pearls — Best for Traditional Bubble Tea
The original and most recognized boba experience. Requires cooking but delivers the authentic chewy texture customers expect from classic bubble tea. Best for dedicated bubble tea shops with the equipment and workflow for ongoing preparation. Cooked pearls are best within 4 hours of preparation.
New to bubble tea? Start with Bossen Crystal Boba. No cooking equipment, no timing, no waste from expired cooked pearls. Once you know your volume and have the workflow for tapioca pearls, add them as a second option for customers who prefer the classic chew.
Bubble Tea Syrups — Fruit Concentrates and Sweeteners
Bossen concentrated fruit syrups are used to flavour milk tea bases, fruit teas, smoothies, and specialty beverages. The cane sugar syrup is the commercial standard for consistent sweetness control in bubble tea drinks.
Product
Size
Servings
Use
Key Feature
Bossen Strawberry Concentrated Syrup
64 fl oz (1.89L)
~60–70 per bottle
Bubble tea, smoothies, slushies
Real strawberry juice and pulp
Bossen Cane Sugar Syrup
5 gallon (25 kg)
~640 per container
Sweetening all bubble tea drinks
Pure cane sugar, consistent sweetness
Syrup usage guide: For a standard 16 oz bubble tea, use 1–2 fl oz of concentrated fruit syrup plus 0.5–1 fl oz of cane sugar syrup, adjusted to taste. Add to your tea or milk base, shake with ice, then add boba. The cane sugar syrup lets you control sweetness level independently from flavour intensity.
What You Need to Start Serving Bubble Tea
Adding bubble tea to your menu does not require significant equipment investment if you start with crystal boba and bursting boba — both eliminate the cooking step that requires timing and workflow management.
Wide bubble tea straws — minimum 12mm diameter for tapioca and crystal boba to pass through. Standard straws block boba.
Cups with lids — 16 oz or 24 oz clear cups standard for takeaway. Cup sealing machines provide the classic sealed dome look.
Shaker or blender — for mixing milk tea bases with ice. A cocktail shaker works for small volumes; a commercial blender for higher throughput.
Large pot — required only if using tapioca pearls. Crystal and bursting boba require no cooking equipment.
Measuring tools — jigger or pour spout for consistent syrup measurements per drink.
Storage containers — airtight containers for opened boba. Crystal boba refrigerates after opening; bursting boba is shelf-stable until opened.
Straws are critical: Standard 8mm straws will not allow boba to pass through. Always stock 12mm or wider bubble tea straws when serving any boba product. This is the most common setup mistake for operators new to bubble tea.
How to Cook Tapioca Pearls — Step by Step
Properly cooked tapioca pearls have a soft, chewy exterior with a slightly firm centre. Undercooked pearls are hard and chalky. Overcooked pearls dissolve and become mushy. Follow these steps for consistent results with Bossen tapioca pearls.
Bring 600ml of water to a full rolling boil per 100g of dry pearls
Add pearls carefully and stir gently for 2 minutes to prevent sticking
Reduce to medium heat and cook uncovered for 25 minutes
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 25 minutes
Drain and rinse with cold water
Transfer to simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) and soak until serving
Serve within 4 hours for best texture — pearls harden if refrigerated after cooking
Volume calculation: One 6.6 lb (3 kg) bag of Bossen tapioca pearls yields approximately 100 x 30g servings (4 tbsp per drink). For a cafe serving 50 bubble teas per day, one bag covers approximately 2 days of service at standard portions.
Shipping to All Canadian Provinces
Alberta / BC / SK / MB2–4 business days from Calgary
Ontario / Quebec4–6 business days
Atlantic Provinces5–7 business days
Minimum OrderNo minimum on most products
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Bossen crystal boba, tapioca pearls, bursting boba, fruit syrups, pudding powder and cane sugar syrup — all in commercial case quantities, shipped from Calgary.
What bubble tea supplies does ChickenPieces.com carry?
Bossen brand tapioca pearls, crystal boba (mango, taro, original, brown sugar), Pure25 bursting boba with 25% real juice, concentrated fruit syrups, egg pudding powder, and bulk cane sugar syrup. All in commercial case quantities shipped from Calgary, AB.
What is the difference between tapioca pearls and crystal boba?
Tapioca pearls require 25 minutes of cooking and have an opaque, chewy texture — the classic boba experience. Crystal boba is stored in flavoured syrup and ready to serve with no cooking. Translucent and lighter in texture, it is ideal for cafes adding bubble tea without dedicated prep workflow.
What is bursting boba?
Bursting boba are liquid-filled spheres that pop with juice when bitten. Bossen Pure25 contains 25% real fruit juice per boba. No preparation required. Used as a premium topping for bubble tea, frozen yogurt, and specialty drinks.
How many servings does a bag of crystal boba make?
One 2 kg bag of Bossen crystal boba yields approximately 20 x 100g (4 tbsp) servings. A case of 6 bags covers approximately 120 drinks at standard portions.
Do I need special equipment to serve bubble tea?
Minimum setup: 12mm wide-mouth bubble tea straws, cups with lids, and a shaker or blender. Crystal and bursting boba require no cooking equipment. Tapioca pearls require a large pot and timing workflow. A cup sealing machine is optional but gives the classic takeaway look.
Where can I buy bubble tea supplies in Canada?
ChickenPieces.com ships Bossen bubble tea supplies from Calgary to all Canadian provinces. AB, BC, SK, MB receive orders in 2–4 business days. ON and QC in 4–6 business days. Atlantic provinces in 5–7 business days.
How do I cook tapioca pearls?
Bring 600ml water to boil per 100g of pearls. Add pearls, stir 2 minutes, reduce to medium heat and cook uncovered 25 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand 25 minutes, drain, rinse, and soak in simple syrup. Serve within 4 hours for best texture.
Can Bossen syrups be used for drinks other than bubble tea?
Yes. Bossen concentrated fruit syrups work for smoothies, slushies, frozen yogurt flavouring, shaved ice, and milkshakes. Use 1–2 fl oz per 16 oz serving, adjusted to taste.