Food Science Three Part Series: Learn All Three Boba Drinks
In this series we will learn all three versions of boba - tapioca pearls, jelly boba, and popping boba as well as the science behind each and specialty drinks for each.
Danita
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What's included
3 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this three day series we will go over each type of boba: tapioca pearls, jelly boba, and popping boba. In each session, we will learn about the science behind the techniques, a specialty drink, and how to create the boba. Tapioca Pearl Class Agenda: Introduction to Non-Newtonian Fluids (10 minutes) Experiment with Tapioca Pearls (30 to 40 minutes) Drink Creation (Thai Iced Tea) (10 to 15 minutes) Summary of the Science (10 to 15 minutes) Jelly Boba Class Agenda: Introduction to Hydrophobic Molecules and Density (10 minutes) Experiment with Jelly Boba (30 to 40 minutes) Drink Creation (Kid-Friendly Blackberry Mojito) (10 to 15 minutes) Summary of the Science (10 to 15 minutes) Popping Boba Class Agenda: Introduction to Hydrocolloids (10 minutes) Experiment with Popping Boba (30 to 40 minutes) Drink Creation(Sparkling Cider Watermelon Bellini) (10 to 15 minutes) Summary of the Science (10 to 15 minutes)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be boiling water for day one and it is recommended that an adult be present to watch and advise any learners who do not have experience in the kitchen.
There note that there may be some allergens in the recipes such as milk, flour, or fruit. If you see any of these on the ingredients list please contact me and we can talk about possible replacements for the ingredient required.
Supply List
Please note that there may be some ingredients that do not meet your dietary requirements (allergens or preferences). Feel free to contact me and I can offer replacement options for any of the ingredients listed. DAY ONE: Tapioca Pearls: Medium Pot Water (to fill the pot,an additional one cup (237 ml) for the syrup, and two cups (500 ml) cool water) Measuring cup Measuring spoons 1/3 cup (79g) Brown sugar Slotted spoon Large bowl 1 cup tapioca flour/starch Small spoon Two small bowls or cups Cutting board Butter knife 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Thai Tea: 2 cup water 3 tablespoons black tea (or 3 black tea bags) 1/4 tsp ground star anise (or one whole star anise) 1/2 tsp ground cardamom (or one whole cardamom) 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (or one stick) 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1/4 inch vanilla bean cut open) 2 tbsp condensed milk (or coconut milk + 2 tbsp sugar) 1 tbsp evaporated milk (or coconut milk) Ice DAY TWO: Jelly Boba: Agar agar powder(1/4 tsp) OR flavorless gelatin powder (two 7 gram packets) Oil - I like to use vegetable (2 cups) - the oil should be cold, please make sure to put it in the fridge a few hours, if not the night before, class Measuring cups and spoons A tall glass (the more narrow and tall the better) Medium bowl 1/4 cup blackberries 1/3 cup water 2 tbsp sugar A sieve Spoon Kid-Friendly Blackberry Mojito: 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup blackberries 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 cup sparkling water DAY THREE: Popping Boba: Calcium lactate powder (you will need 9 grams or 2.5 tsp in total) you can substitute this with calcium chloride or calcium lactate glutanate Sodium alginate powder (you will need 1 gram or 1/2 tsp) 3 cups (750 ml) Water Blender (can use a whisk if you do not have a blender) 1 medium bowl (should be able to fit 2 cups (500 mL) of liquid) 2 spoons 2 small/medium bowls (should be able to fit 1 cup (250 mL) of liquid in each) tablespoon and teaspoon measuring spoons Measuring cups 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup hot water 1/2 tsp flavoring extract (a fruit flavor would be best) Food coloring of your choice Sparking Cider Watermelon Bellini: 1 cup watermelon, cubed Sparkling cider
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! am a scientist and adventurer. I have a Masters degree in Animal Science with minors in Chemistry and Fish & Wildlife. I started my journey investigating sheep and goats, went on to study shrimp and zooplankton, and have many years of experience teaching STEM to students from preschool up to college.
The classes that I am currently teaching cover Food Science, Animal Science, Ichthyology, STEM experiments, and Women in STEM.
All my classes are anchored in exciting themes such as "Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse through STEM", "Interesting Animals from A to Z", and "Microscopic Adventures!". I generally have a short presentation which I try to keep 5-10 minutes long with the rest of the class time working with hands on learning. I create all my own high-quality material that your students will enjoy engaging with. My classroom is inclusive to all.
Interesting facts about myself:
1) I am an identical twin.
2) I have studied seabirds in Antarctica.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
90 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-10 learners per class
