Classic Boba Tea
20Min
2Servings
280Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianGluten freeKid friendly
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Equipment
pot
stove
colander
bowl
mixing spoon
glass
Ingredients
Boba Pearls
tapioca pearls (dry)
100 g
water
800 ml
brown sugar
50 g
Tea Base
black tea bags
4 piece
milk
300 ml
granulated sugar
30 g
Instructions
1
Cook the boba pearls
Boil water and cook the tapioca pearls until they float and become chewy.
5 minHigh heattimer 5 min
Stir pearls gently to prevent sticking
2
Sweeten the pearls
Drain cooked pearls and toss them in brown sugar syrup for sweetness and shine.
3 min
Let pearls absorb sugar for 2 minutes for best flavor
3
Brew the tea
Steep black tea bags in hot water, then sweeten and cool the tea.
10 minMedium heattimer 5 min
Don't over-steep or tea will become bitter
4
Assemble the drinks
Divide sweetened boba pearls between glasses, add ice, pour tea, and top with milk.
2 min
Use wide straws to enjoy the chewy pearls
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 1 days
Reheat: Not recommended - best served fresh
Boba pearls lose texture after 24 hours. Prepare and serve same day for best results.
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