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Dissolve calcium lactate in regular tap water. Let sit for 4 hours or overnight. Mix until most of the calcium lactate particles have dissolved. If there is a little bit left, don't worry; it will dissolve over time.
Mix distilled or low-calcium water with sodium alginate. Stir until thickened and smooth. Then mix in your juice (or liquid of choice), add food colouring or sugar (optional). Then stir vigorously until dissolved. This may take some time if you're not using distilled water.
Store the liquid mixture in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Prepare a bowl of 2 cups of clean drinking water to rinse the pearls after preparation.
Dip your measuring spoon into the calcium lactate and shake off any excess. Then, using a teaspoon or pipette, take some of your liquid mixture and drop it on the measuring spoon. Submerge it in the calcium lactate solution. Gently move your measuring spoon to release it.
Then, rinse the pearls repeatedly in clean water, and they are ready to use. Serve your popping boba as a bubble tea topping or with a chilled dessert.