NYC's Iconic Taiwanese Boba | Handcrafted | Bon Appétit

Andrew Chuang, CEO of Xing Fu Tang USA, demonstrates how to make three of the delightful kinds of Taiwanese boba milk served at his stores: Brown Sugar Boba Milk, Ube Boba Milk with Taro Boba, and Matcha Boba Milk with Strawberry Boba.
Director: Chris Principe
Director of Photography: Brandon Yoon
Editor: Micah Phillips
Expert: Andrew Chuang
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Creative Producer: Jen Osaki
Culinary Producer: Mallary Santucci
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Tim Colao
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Casting Producer: Vanessa Brown
Camera Operator: Erron Francis; Lucas Young
Audio Engineer: Michael Guggino
Production Assistant: Brianna Figueroa
Culinary Assistant: Kit Chiu; Chris Li
Researcher: Vivian Jao
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Filmed on Location at Bond St. Studios
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0:00 Boba Fête
0:13 Brown Sugar Boba Milk
7:49 Ube Boba Milk with Taro Boba
13:01 Matcha Boba Milk with Strawberry Boba
15:20 Enjoy!
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[@2iiAaron]

okay, are we not gonna talk about how gorgeous the CEO is? dayumn

[@Principato99]

Thought we were going to read a romance novel with these vibes…😂

[@maciw456]

He has such a soothing voice

[@45axelh]

as if listening to an ASMR channel.

[@mailxhyvonne]

This guy has the perfect voice for documentaries!

[@mebiwa295]

I always wanted to know how boba is made so this is amazing. And I love his soothing voice. I could listen to him for hours 😅

[@arjundubhashi1]

Man’s got a great voice!

[@TheExpressionaire]

As a Filipino, I very much appreciate the knowledge he has of ube and sago, and his acknowledgment of its origins. Thank you, sir. I’m sure that ube drink is delicious!

[@front.olilang]

uy, kababayan!

[@cameronalisterlee]

He has such a calming voice. 😂

[@jasminegeroche7492]

This deserves more views because this episode is iconic!!

[@matthewbarber9547]

Bossman has some of the most beautiful hands

[@nelsonzhu7204]

Never knew boba is so delicately made. This guy's voice and the way he makes it is a form of ASMR.

[@imankashmola-perez9691]

More videos featuring Asian chefs, please! So cool to see our favorite foods/drinks becoming more mainstream!

[@dizzlefshizzle]

Just wait the algorithm will catch up to you and not disappoint!😅😏

[@TheAliif]

Wdym boba has been mainstream for years lol

[@ffkeixi]

Oh wow. This was a really interesting video, I've never seen boba being made or cooked. Mr. Chuang is also very easy on the eyes lol.

[@sarahjkadlec4029]

So is his voice 🥴

[@mikurami6304]

your latest comments are just thirsting over the ba staff but honestly i get it 💀

[@ffkeixi]

@@mikurami6304 Omg, not me getting clocked 😂😂

[@floraluxla]

This was so relaxing to watch and listen to. And the drinks look so beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@billybob4159]

@@SendHimToRikers?

[@TPark-rf3lt]

had a chance to try several brands of boba drinks in Taiwan, and this was definitely top 3 🤤

[@dextardextar]

why is this dude so jacked? does boba have hgh in it?

[@oedalis]

Did you watch him knead that stiff dough? Probably does that multiple times a day. Working out also supports being able to do these things more efficiently.

[@JuliaJassova]

came for boba, stayed for his voice.

[@whoknows-uc1bz]

the matcha with strawberry boba and the brown sugar are my 2 favourite drinka there. now i know how to make them myself

[@sonofbattra1081]

Oh boy can't wait to try this on my own! Just gotta get my industrial stand mixer

[@lucygallagher6747]

This was so calming :)

[@elj9888]

They have hands down the best bubbles teas out there!!

[@jamesfrisnedi3612]

Nice, was looking for something to do this weekend!

[@pemberlyfly]

I’ve been anxiously waiting for xin fu tang to come to Boston. Hopefully soon!

[@love_breather69]

Yall look at his veins 😮✨

[@c.6890]

tis was so peaceful and well explained thanks !!!!

[@usandplus]

Delicious and very easy to make, thank you, and have a happy day.😀💗

[@aznflip23]

Great video! I would‘ve liked to see the traditional milk tea also. 😊

[@erin_ly]

Go Andrew 🎉🎉

[@PleochroicRainfall]

aw

[@kylerbroach3456]

Had this today it was hands down the best boba I’ve ever had.

[@scottsummers4234]

That 2nd drink is very Filipino. Sago and Ube. Love it!!!

[@spicycajun2core]

❤ to try it!

[@ignaciobalais5394]

Wow boba machine round shape. Aewsome. First time ive seen this machine

[@rosiemetha1413]

So awesome to watch An All the explanation to me was fascinating an helpful Thks my friend 🤗🥂

[@kara7868]

This is awesome. Always wondered how it was made

[@yustitiaayu]

Now I want some Xing Fu Tang 🙂

[@Zorarockerify]

I don't even like bubble tea, but gosh is this video satisfying.

[@keniceeunice2644]

me toox2. I don’t like the plastic feel of those tea , but this video is lovely .

[@summerlyu598]

Simple version of bubble：U can use regular sugar! and when bubble is cooked well at 4:33 , used 1：2 - hot water：suger to make syrup and put bubble in , wait 10 min, you got decious and sweat bubble

[@thatonefriend2969]

Its such a chad thing to hold a hot measuring cup by the sides when it has a handle

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love boba 🧋🧋🧋🧋🧋😍😍😍😍😍

[@sarahg6209]

Ohhh this makes me miss Taiwan so much . . . taro and matcha were my go-to drinks when I loved there. The trendy versions you can get in the US are just not the same. Time to find a supermarket that sells taro root so I can make my own 🥹

[@DPMixing]

Because most of the time in the US they’re not handmade with original ingredients like taro root/ube/real matcha. 99% of shops are using premade flavor mixes/boba.

[@dimentioo]

girl shut up lol

[@Sai-ns9ky]

What is taiwan? You mean china?

[@youushinn._.]

@@Sai-ns9ky stop flaunting your ignorance dikhead

[@xiv2120]

426?

[@SitiFatimah-rn5dm]

watchin while drinkin boba

[@mmps18]

Love boba!!!!

[@mccnbinnie9840]

Nice, this is awesome. I love Boba ❤️

[@seanhuff3868]

Phenomenal ❤

[@noahlee9665]

I remember working here like 3 years ago as a high school student and I fr felt like an artist making the drinks.

[@JtrainMedia]

I could watch / listen to this guy make ice.

[@bachpham1783]

Worth it

[@JackMontana69]

I LOVE THE UBE BOBA MILK!!!

[@jtwangster]

Yey, Andrew 🧋

[@snowymooncakely]

I would like to try all of your Boba drinks 😋

[@whatsnextCC]

can't help but enjoy watching his hands knead dough :)

[@TundeEszlari]

I love your videos.

[@rinsomatic9295]

Ur drink looks amazing...

[@qwertyboo]

this is asmr

[@MrTraveller.]

I love Taiwanese Food & Drinks 🇹🇼

[@jrhusney]

I'm lucky to live near a Xing Fu in Alhambra, CA. I bring guests their to knock their socks off. If you visit, make sure to try Xing Fu!

[@oedalis]

Thanks for that info, was thinking this chain was only in Taiwan. I'll look for other LA locations.

[@wildwildwest1662]

I drink this boba milk every day ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@Risha-art]

His voice guys … I just can’t

[@RickWeberEcon]

This guy should open a boba dough dojo. “Baby Joe’s Boba Dough Dojo Co.” is a name that could go a long way.

[@12345678abracadabra]

turns out boba is just sweet gnocchi and i love it

[@nicosuzz]

Omg he's gorgeous

[@marieronrancesvlog]

Wow looks so easy and refreshing. Love it. 😅😂

[@trba_biko]

UBE AND TARO? I'M IN

[@iamgroooooot]

i want to try the matcha boba with strawberries!!!

[@talkandeattv]

now i want a boba cutter

[@kayleighluebbert]

😍😍😍 & brown sugar 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@drparham]

Hey sorry for a ridiculous question but do you toss the boba water after you've cooked the boba?

[@angelesgepulle9708]

What was that you add into the milk in the blender the powder white as you blend

[@siulihemassaraswati7854]

Instead of a how to video, I felt like I’m watching those awesome oldies legendary martial art movies. He definitely looks the part. Just look at those bobas.

[@maverickbowles6]

What temperature is the water when added to the flour

[@TheSnuffy1994]

CEO of boba

[@Vgrizzw]

I didn’t know boba gave you guns 💪

[@rajatpatra8089]

Hello Mr. What is that dry powder added to milk on the time of 5:39-5:45 for thickness and stabilizer?

[@kamikaze9576]

Can anyone tell me what are they using for the cream on top, for this 5:43 ? I'm not familiar with cooking and baking. I searched "stabilizer for heavy cream" and it said gellatin but is it really ?

[@amberlindsey7112]

Are boba pearls the same as the little tapioca beads in tapioca pudding? I know there's different flavors for them but just wondering if it's basically the same thing?

[@mooltz]

Yup!

[@clare8871]

I want to be the CEO of tea.

[@TheDarkKnightRacist]

I don't like boba, i think it's overhype but one time i tried Xing Fu Tang, and dang, that is something else, i never drink boba again unless it's Xing Fu Tang.

[@twinklegadgetss]

wow

[@korashamloo3699]

Where do you get milk foam powder

[@thedeeprot]

👍👍👍

[@vietkutie001]

I've never heard of (red) rice yeast before!

[@ShakeiraMacLean]

Well now i have to have xing fu tang tmw 😅

[@jeangallardo135]

As much as I love Milk teas my OC self can't help but wonder why he did not wear a hair net while making this. 😁

[@quaileb]

Does anybody know what model of stand mixer that is? Thanks!

[@pablotejano7461]

I really hate the boba in milk tea but when i tried xing fu tang , it changed me I can only drink boba with xing fu tang

[@scoop8182]

🔥🔥🔥

[@racetron]

lol the sugar amount is insane

[@Wi1ru]

Do anyone know what is the powder that he mix in whole milk @5:30 ?

[@_Nanalae]

Daddy? Oh sorry.

[@daphnea5447]

Weird.

[@ImpureForce]

😂😅

[@kezia8810]

No fr 😂😂

[@Vishnu6]

😂😂😂😂 fr

[@shlupdug]

representing many of our thoughts 😂😂😂

[@_grape._]

Bro got the whole world down horrendous

[@Jadorelestournesols]

I’m so straight rn

[@anthonyo1339]

What's the background music?

[@JoshYHC]

We got lots of outstanding drink shop like Xing Fu Tang in Taiwan, so it’s not special for us. I would recommend you guys to visit Taiwan to experience our drinks and foods (and our terrible traffic)

[@kidkyryte]

This guy looks like he was drawn in csp

[@craftyapple8569]

❤

[@justfactsandeverythingnice]

I'm now pregnant and his voice is the father.

[@ed0625]

as a taiwanese, I can sadly confirm that this bubble milk tea is more local rathar than traditional.

[@brittle1]

What about protein boba?

[@laoyue5924]

怎么那么帅