Why I Love Wine Boba
Have you ever had wine boba? Did you know you can make boba from any liquid, including wine? Boba adds fun to any drink! I love to pair my boba with my color-changing lemonade, it adds more fun to my drink. The boba itself is not chewy but has a "shell" that pops a little when you chew it. That's when you get the taste of the wine boba.
If you dislike wine or prefer an alcohol-free version, any liquid will work for boba! Simply substitute your favorite drink for the wine.
How Is Wine Boba Made?
Making boba is very simple - the longest part is the prep work - waiting 40 minutes for the oil to chill. After the oil is chilled and the agar agar is mixed with the liquid, all that is left is to make the boba!
When you drop the agar agar into the oil, a reaction occurs and forms a shell around your liquid. Since we use chilled oil, the shell chills but the inside stays liquid - pretty neat. There is a lot more to the science, and if you are interested in more information, I recommend this article from Science Buddies.
Uses For Wine Boba
After you make your boba, you may be wondering what to do with it. I truly could sit down and eat boba on their own, but here are some ideas for incorporating it into drinks:
Use as an ice cream topping
Place in your favorite wine
Eat with a spoon
Add to your lemonade or non-alcoholic drinks
You can use wine boba or regular boba for all of the above options.