How To Make Bubble Tea At Home

You want bubble tea? The article will teach you to prepare this great drink at home in five simple steps with basic ingredients and some expert tips. It's very easy!
How To Make Bubble Tea at Home

Bubble tea which is also known as boba is a tapioca drink that has gained popularity throughout the world due to its creaminess, sweet taste and the chewiness of the tapioca pearls. What is the good news? You do not have to go to an expensive cafe to have it. This is how it is prepared at home, the easy way.

How To Make Bubble Tea At Home

1. To cook the Tapioca Pearls

Take the commercially manufactured black tapioca pearls. Cook them in water (most times it takes about 20-30 minutes) according to package directions. Boil them, then plump them in a syrup of honey or sugar.

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2. Make Tea Stronger

Using black tea, jasmine tea or green tea will be a good choice, brewed strong. Allow it to cool or refrigerate it. That will be your flavor base.

3. Add Milk and Sweetener

Put milk (dairy or non-dairy) in your chilled tea. Add candy such as sugar, condensed milk or honey. Taste and sweeten to taste.

4. Making Your Bubble Tea

Put the pearls of boba at the bottom of a cup. Add some ice cubes, and pour your milk tea over the ice cubes. Stir well.

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5. Pleasure with a Broad Tube

Cold, and remember to bring out with it a wide straw, that you may slurp up those chewy pearls!

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Classic Milk Tea with Tapioca Pearls Recipe Card

This recipe lets you craft the popular Classic Milk Tea with chewy tapioca pearls at home.
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  • Total Time :30 min
  • Preparation Time : 10 min
  • Cooking Time : 30 min
  • Servings : 5
  • Cooking Level : Low
  • Course: Beverages
  • Calories: 15
  • Cuisine: Others
  • Author: Guest Author

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried black tapioca pearls
  • 4 cups water (for cooking pearls)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea
  • 1 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative adjust to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons sweetener (optional adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Boil ½ cup tapioca pearls for 20–30 minutes; soak in honey or sugar syrup.

  • Step 2 :

    Brew 1 cup strong tea; cool or chill.

  • Step 3 :

    Mix tea with ½ cup milk and sweetener to taste.

  • Step 4 :

    Add pearls and ice to a glass; pour milk tea over.

  • Step 5 :

    Stir and serve with a wide straw.