Homemade Bubble Tea (Boba Tea)
Equipment
Ingredients
Boba Pearls
tapioca flour (dry)
120 g
brown sugar
100 g
Tea Base
black tea (dry)
4 g
condensed milk
15 g
vanilla extract
5 ml
milk
200 ml
ice cubes
100 g
Instructions
Prepare brown sugar syrup
Melt brown sugar with a splash of water to create a syrup base for the pearls.
Make tapioca dough
Combine tapioca flour with the hot syrup to form a thick paste, then knead into smooth dough.
Shape the boba pearls
Roll the dough into a log, cut into small pieces, and roll each into tiny pearls.
Cook the pearls
Boil the pearls until they float to the surface, indicating they are cooked through.
Soak pearls in syrup
Transfer cooked pearls into fresh syrup to keep them soft and flavorful.
Brew creamy tea base
Steep tea, then mix with milk, condensed milk, and vanilla extract for a rich, creamy base.
Assemble bubble tea
Fill a glass with boba pearls, ice, and pour the creamy tea over. Stir and enjoy!
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Pearls lose texture if stored too long.
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