FAQs

WHAT IS BOBA?
Boba is a chewy, ball-shaped treat that can usually be found at the bottom of cold/iced teas and is typically consumed through a wide straw. It is also known as bubbles, black pearls, or tapioca balls. Boba is made from the starch of the cassava root.

 

WHAT IS MILK TEA POWDER?
An all-in-one blend of tea, cream, and sugar for a ready-to-drink bubble tea that is as easy to make as it is to drink. This mix can be used to make iced, blended, and hot drinks and come in four flavors: Classic, Earl Grey, Matcha and Taro. 

 

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS GLUTEN-FREE?
Y
es, boba is made from tapioca starch, the root of the cassava plant, and is gluten-free. All of our milk tea powders are also gluten-free.

 

DO YOUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN ANY ALLERGENS?
All of our Powders and Milk Tea Base contain milk and soy.

 

WHAT IS THE SHELF-LIFE OF A KIT?
Our kits are made to order and have an approximate shelf-life of 6 months.

 

HOW LONG WILL THE COOKED BOBA LAST?
Once cooked, boba should retain its texture for 5-6 hours un-refrigerated. We recommend consuming all the boba you cook in one setting to prevent loss of quality and texture.

 

HOW DO I STORE THE UNCOOKED BOBA?
Store uncooked boba in a sealed and airtight container in a cool/dry area. Do NOT store in the fridge or freezer. 

 

HOW LONG WILL MY ORDER TAKE TO PROCESS?
Please allow 2-3 days for processing, but we will always try our best to fulfill orders within a day.

 

HOW LONG WILL SHIPPING TAKE?
We ship our boba kits using USPS Priority Mail, which states a 1-3 business day shipping period within the U.S. Please double check your address to prevent delays in shipping.

 

HOW MUCH IS SHIPPING?
For perishable products, we only ship using USPS Priority Mail. Prices will be calculated at checkout and vary based on location and size/weight of your order. For non-perishables, we ship using standard USPS First Class Mail.

 

WHERE DO YOU SHIP?
At this time, we are only shipping to the U.S. and Canada. We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

WHAT IS YOUR REFUNDS/EXCHANGE POLICY?
Unfortunately, perishable products cannot be returned. All food items on the site are sold on a non-returnable basis unless defective. If for any reason you’re unsatisfied or have received a damaged product, please send us a note at: hi@drinksammee.com.