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Bubble Tea with Tapioca Pearls

Bubble Tea with Tapioca Pearls prepared dish

Bubble tea, also known as boba tea, is a delightful taiwanese beverage that combines tea with chewy tapioca pearls. This refreshing drink can be customized with various flavors and sweetness levels, making it a favorite among tea enthusiasts. Enjoy this homemade version for a fun and satisfying treat!

This recipe is snack, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include ice cubes, milk, tapioca pearls, water.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ice cubes (for serving)
  • 1 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
  • 1 cup tapioca pearls (uncooked)
  • 4 cups water (for cooking tapioca pearls)
  • 2 cups black tea (brewed)
  • 1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot.
  2. Add the tapioca pearls to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 30 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, drain the tapioca pearls and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  4. In a separate pot, brew 2 cups of black tea and let it steep for 5 minutes before removing the tea bags.
  5. Stir in the sugar while the tea is still warm, allowing it to dissolve completely.
  6. Add the milk to the brewed tea and mix well.
  7. In serving glasses, add a portion of the cooked tapioca pearls, followed by ice cubes.
  8. Pour the milk tea mixture over the tapioca pearls and serve immediately with a wide straw.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 13 g
  • Sodium: 30 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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