Description
A rich, creamy, and indulgent drink with deep caramelized flavors and soft, chewy homemade boba pearls. This café-style bubble tea is easy to make at home, and the fresh boba pearls take it to another level!
Ingredients
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For the Homemade Boba Pearls
- 1/2 cup tapioca starch
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
For the Brown Sugar Syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
For the Milk Tea
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose-leaf black tea)
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup milk (whole, oat, almond, or preferred choice)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Make the Boba Dough: Heat water and brown sugar in a saucepan. Once bubbling, add part of the tapioca starch, stir, then mix in the remaining starch to form a dough.
- Shape & Cook the Pearls: Roll into small balls, dust with tapioca starch, and boil for 15-20 minutes until translucent. Rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Brown Sugar Syrup: Simmer brown sugar and water until thick. Add boba pearls and let soak.
- Brew the Tea: Steep black tea in hot water for 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Assemble the Bubble Tea: Add syrupy boba pearls to a glass, swirl syrup for the signature “tiger stripes,” add ice, pour in tea, and top with milk. Stir and enjoy!
Notes
- For Extra Creaminess: Use sweetened condensed milk instead of regular milk.
- Quick Option: Use store-bought boba pearls for faster prep.
- Make It Vegan: Use dairy-free milk like oat or almond.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg