Editing Bubble tea (section)

==== Preparation method ====
The tea can be made in batches during the day or the night before. [[Brewing]] different types of teas takes different amounts of time and temperature. For instance, [[green tea]] requires brewing at a lower temperature, typically between {{convert|176|–|185|F}} with a brewing time of 8–10 minutes to extract its optimal flavour. In contrast, [[black tea]] needs to be made with hotter water, usually around {{convert|203|–|212|F}} with a brewing of around 15–20 minutes to bring out its sweetness. A tea warmer dispenser allows the tea to remain heated for up to eight hours.

Pearls (boba) are made from [[tapioca]] starch. Most bubble tea stores buy packaged tapioca pearls in an uncooked stage. When the boba is uncooked and in the package, it is uncolored and hard. The boba does not turn chewy and dark until they are cooked and sugar is added to bring out its taste. Uncooked tapioca pearls in their package can be stored for around 9 to 12 months. Once cooked, they can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Despite this, most bubble tea stores will not sell their boba after 24 hours because it will start to harden and lose its chewiness.

The traditional preparation method is to mix the ingredients (sugar, powders, and other [[flavoring|flavouring]]s) together using a bubble tea shaker cup, by hand. However, many present-day bubble tea shops use a bubble tea shaker machine. This eliminates the need for humans to shake the bubble tea by hand. It also reduces staffing needs as multiple cups of bubble tea may be prepared by a single [[barista]].