Age Range:
- Intended for high school students (Grade 9-12)
Learning Objectives:
- Knowledge:
- Students will understand the cultural significance and basic history of bubble tea.
- Students will identify essential ingredients and equipment for making bubble tea.
- Skills:
- Students will prepare and mix ingredients to make various types of bubble tea.
- Students will create and document original bubble tea recipes.
- Students will demonstrate effective customer service in a role-play or volunteer setting.
- Outcomes:
- Students will reflect on and improve their bubble tea-making skills.
- Students will collaborate with peers and present their final bubble tea creations.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Bubble Tea:
- Overview: Introduction to the history and cultural significance of bubble tea, including its origins in Taiwan and its global popularity.
- Objective: Students will gain an understanding of bubble tea’s background and how it has evolved into a popular global beverage.
- Brewing the Perfect Bubble Tea:
- Overview: Step-by-step instructions on brewing strong tea concentrates, cooking tapioca pearls, and combining ingredients to create balanced and visually appealing bubble tea.
- Objective: Students will learn the technical skills required to brew bubble tea, focusing on achieving the right flavor and texture.
- Creating Custom Bubble Tea Flavors:
- Overview: Exploration of different tea bases, milk options, sweeteners, and toppings to create unique and personalized bubble tea recipes.
- Objective: Students will experiment with various ingredients to develop their own signature bubble tea flavors.
- Volunteering with Bubble Tea Skills:
- Overview: Guidance on applying bubble tea-making skills in volunteer settings, such as community events or fundraisers, to support local initiatives.
- Objective: Students will learn how to set up and manage a bubble tea station, gaining experience in customer service and community engagement.