Last Updated on February 14, 2023
Today, we’re going to be taking a look at how to make a sugar bomb and how to make a tea bomb. You’ve heard of hot chocolate bombs, but the latest trend all over TikTok is sugar bombs and tea bombs. They’re both essentially exactly the same, but sugar bombs release sugar and tea bombs release tea. Whenever Christmas time is approaching, these styles of products become increasingly popular and it’s not difficult to see why, as they’re a lot of fun. But how to make a sugar bomb or a tea bomb? Let’s take a closer look.
What is a Sugar Bomb?
Drink bombs have become well-loved all around the world in recent years, and a sugar bomb is simply a sphere that goes into your drink and gives you a real hit of sugar. While some people call them sugar bombs, you may know them better as tea bombs made with sugar.
What is a Tea Bomb?
While you’ve likely heard of hot chocolate bombs, which have really taken over the world in recent years, tea bombs are now the next viral sensation. Tea bombs are essentially just like hot chocolate bombs, but instead of being filled with hot chocolate, they’re filled with tea. They melt in your drink and give you the delicious flavors of tea, but with more fun. While they typically just have tea inside the shell, you can also add ingredients such as edible flowers.
You’ve likely seen these going viral on TikTok as they seem to be all over my for you page at the moment! Many of the tutorials for tea bombs use isomalt, which is an ingredient that’s not very accessible. However, sugar can be replaced with this and that’s where sugar bombs come in! If you’re looking for a recipe to make tea bombs using a silicone mold, then look no further.
Ingredients in a Tea Bomb
You may be curious as to the ingredients when it comes to tea bombs. The truth is, it all depends on which recipe you’re following. Some call for sugar, while others call for isomalt. We’ll be taking a look at both variations. However, our sugar tea bombs contain the following ingredients:
- light corn syrup
- water
- white sugar
- tea bags of your choice
- gel food coloring of your choice
- candy thermometer
- silicone mold (semi-circle)
- optional fillings (such as edible flowers, edible confetti, luster dust, etc.)
Are Tea Bombs Good For You?
Like most foods, tea bombs can be enjoyed in moderation. As sugar is used it’s best not to have them too often, but they’re certainly not bad for you! They are predominantly just the tea of your choice!
What Else Can You Add to Tea Bombs?
If you’re looking for a way to make your tea bombs more presentable, you can add a wide variety of fillings. Some of my favorites include:
- edible confetti
- edible flowers
- luster dust
Fun Sugar Ball Recipe – How To Make A Sugar Bomb
Let’s get down to the reason you’re here – how to make tea bombs with sugar! Let’s take a closer look.
Ingredients
The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:
- 1/3 cup of light corn syrup
- 2 tbsp of water
- 1 cup of white sugar
- tea bags of choice
- gel food coloring of choice
- silicone mold (semi-circle)
- candy thermometer
- optional fillings (such as edible confetti, edible flowers, and luster dust)
Semi Sphere Silicone Mold, 3 Packs Baking Molds
Recipe – How To Make A Sugar Bomb
Step 1: Create the Liquid
Add the sugar, water, and light corn syrup to a saucepan or pot. Place your candy thermometer into the pot in preparation. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the gel food coloring and stir with a spatula (preferably silicon). When the sugar mixture is ready, it should be around 300 degrees. At this point, you can remove it from heat.
Step 2: Add to Molds – How To Make A Sugar Bomb
Using a spoon, add the liquid to your silicone mold. You’ll have to do this quickly and carefully, as it will harden. Try to do this as evenly as possible. Remember, practice makes perfect! Be mindful that the sugar will be hot, so avoid using your fingers (no matter how tempting!). Leave to set for around 20 minutes. Once set, push out the bottom of the mold gently and remove HALF of the circle pieces, and leave the other half inside the mold.
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Step 3: Fill Your Molds
With the semi-circles left inside the mold, add the teabags of your choice (folded or otherwise). At this point, you can also add additional items such as edible flowers, edible confetti or luster dust. Be sure to leave the string of the teabag OUTSIDE the mold.
Step 4: Complete Your Circles
Gently heat a skillet on low for several seconds. With the semi-circles you’ve removed from the mold, place on the skillet for a few seconds to heat the edges and then place onto one of the semi-circles still in the silicone mold. Repeat until all circles are complete and leave for around 10 minutes to ensure they’re completely set. Once set, gently remove the tea bombs from the mold. Enjoy!
How to Make Tea Bombs and Use Them
Now we know how to make tea bombs, you may be wondering how to use them, all you need to do is:
- Fill the mug with hot water.
- Place the bomb into the water (leaving the string outside of the water)
- Your tea bomb will either explode into the water immediately or need slight help from the tea bag string
- Stir and enjoy!
How To Make A Sugar Bomb
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup of light corn syrup
- 2 tbsp of water
- 1 cup of white sugar
- tea bags of choice
- gel food coloring of choice
- silicone mold semi-circle
- candy thermometer
- optional fillings such as edible confetti, edible flowers, and luster dust
Instructions
- Create the Liquid – Add the sugar, water, and light corn syrup to a saucepan or pot. Place your candy thermometer into the pot in preparation. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the gel food coloring and stir with a spatula (preferably silicon). When the sugar mixture is ready, it should be around 300 degrees. At this point, you can remove it from heat.
- Add to Molds – Using a spoon, add the liquid to your silicone mold. You’ll have to do this quickly and carefully, as it will harden. Try to do this as evenly as possible. Remember, practice makes perfect! Be mindful that the sugar will be hot, so avoid using your fingers (no matter how tempting!). Leave to set for around 20 minutes. Once set, push out the bottom of the mold gently and remove HALF of the circle pieces, and leave the other half inside the mold.
- Fill Your Molds – With the semi-circles left inside the mold, add the teabags of your choice (folded or otherwise). At this point, you can also add additional items such as edible flowers, edible confetti or luster dust. Be sure to leave the string of the teabag OUTSIDE the mold.
- Complete Your Circles – Gently heat a skillet on low for several seconds. With the semi-circles you’ve removed from the mold, place on the skillet for a few seconds to heat the edges and then place onto one of the semi-circles still in the silicone mold. Repeat until all circles are complete and leave for around 10 minutes to ensure they’re completely set. Once set, gently remove the tea bombs from the mold. Enjoy!
Notes
Place the bomb into the water (leaving the string outside of the water)
Your tea bomb will either explode into the water immediately or need slight help from the tea bag string
Stir and enjoy!
Conclusion – How To Make A Sugar Bomb
I hope this post has helped you to become more familiar with how to make a sugar bomb, or as it’s better known, a tea bomb.
Do you have any tips or tricks when it comes to making tea bombs? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!
