Tapioca Pearls - quick cooking for Bubble Tea preparation. Preparation of tapioca pearls: 1- Immerse the tapioca pearls in boiling water (10 parts water to 1 part pearls) and stir slowly. 2- Once the pearls rise to the surface, cover with a lid and let cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. 3- Turn off the heat and leave the pearls in the water for 2-3 minutes. 4- Remove the tapioca pearls using a small strainer and rinse them with cold water. 5- In a dry container, you can then mix your tapioca pearls with a sweet solution, syrup, or honey according to the flavor you wish to add.