For boba lovers who want a light, refreshing texture with moisturising qualities, aloe vera is a health-conscious option.

Besides tapioca pearls, popular choices include pudding, grass jelly, aloe vera, or flavored jellies like lychee or mango.

Preparing boba starts with placing the hard pearls in boiling water. This process breaks the hydrogen bonds that are holding the amylose molecules together. The glucose units in amylose can now ...