Crystal boba is a type of chewy pearl that is used as a topping in bubble teas, desserts, and other chilled drinks. It is named for its translucent appearance and is pre-sweetened in various flavors. Crystal boba is made from the konjac plant, which is an edible corm, and is considered a healthier choice among boba selections because it has very little taste but many nutritional benefits. Crystal boba is different from regular boba, or tapioca pearls, which are made from tapioca root starch. While both are derived from a root starch to give them a chewy texture, crystal boba is from konjac and does not require any cooking, while regular boba is from tapioca and needs to be boiled and soaked in a sweet mixture. Crystal boba has a smoother, more tender, and jelly-like texture when chewed, and it is more like jelly bean-shaped than uniformly shaped spheres like tapioca pearls. Crystal boba is also unique because it can be infused with other coloring and flavors, and it is considered a specialty boba because it is truly unique.