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Delicious homemade Bubble Tea with tapioca pearls and a refreshing tea base

How to Make Boba Tea (Bubble Tea):

A simple recipe to create your own refreshing Bubble Tea with rich milk tea, chewy Tapioca Pearls, and homemade simple syrup.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 drinks 1x

Ingredients

Scale

 

  • Use 8 black tea bags, or 3 tablespoons of loose-leaf black tea
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking Tapioca Pearls
  • Whole milk (or any milk alternative)
  • Combine equal amounts of water and sugar (1/2 cup of each) to make simple syrup. Stir until dissolved and cool.

Instructions

 

  1. Brew the Tea: Steep the black tea bags or loose-leaf tea in 4 cups of hot water. Let it cool to room temperature.
  2. Prepare the Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, mix equal parts water and sugar. Dissolve equal parts sugar and water (1/2 cup each) in a saucepan, then let it cool.
  3. To cook the tapioca pearls, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add Tapioca Pearls and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. After cooking, drain the pearls and rinse them under cold water.Store the pearls in simple syrup to absorb the sweetness.
  4. Assemble the Drink: Divide the cooked Tapioca Pearls into glasses. Add ice, pour cooled tea over, then add milk and simple syrup to taste. Stir and serve!

Notes

Making Bubble Tea at home is fun, easy, and customizable to your taste. Whether you prefer a classic milk tea with chewy Tapioca Pearls or want to try new flavors, this recipe offers the perfect foundation for your homemade bubble tea adventures. Grab your ingredients, follow the simple steps, and enjoy a refreshing, delicious drink right in your own kitchen!

  • Author: Rihana Walker
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 drink
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 11.9g
  • Sodium: 20.6mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: N/A
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 3.1mg

Keywords: Boba Tea bubble tea Tapioca Pearls Whole milk almond milk coconut milk milk tea