Boba is tapioca starch, which comes from the root of the Cassava plant. Before cooking, tapioca balls are dry, powdery and crumbly, like a very dry dough. However, it is actually about 20-25% water. This makes storing the tapioca very important because if improperly sealed, tapioca’s water content will evaporate and the resulting tapioca will be hard and only partially-cooked, not the texture we are looking for! Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat. Do not refrigerate. Specifications * Grade A boba (highest quality) * Fourteen (14) ounces * Makes approximately 8 generous servings Note: We've updated our boba packaging to reduce waste!