{"id":"recipe_2c82edfdd6","slug":"bubble-milk-tea-boba","title":"Bubble Milk Tea (Boba)","description":"A classic and refreshing Taiwanese beverage featuring chewy tapioca pearls, rich black tea, and creamy milk sweetened with brown sugar syrup.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1/2 cup tapioca pearls (boba)","name":"Tapioca Pearls","quantity":65,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"dried","group":"Boba","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/4 cup brown sugar","name":"Brown Sugar","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tablespoons loose-leaf black tea","name":"Black Tea","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"loose-leaf","notes":"Can substitute with 2 tea bags","group":"Tea Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 1/2 cups water","name":"Water","quantity":350,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"for brewing tea","group":"Tea Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 cup whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Can use half-and-half for creamier texture","group":"Tea Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 cup ice cubes","name":"Ice cubes","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"cubes","notes":"as needed","group":"Serving","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the tapioca pearls and boil for 15 minutes or until they reach the desired chewiness. Turn off the heat and let them sit in the water for another 5 minutes.","group":"Preparation","title":"Bring a small pot of water","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"While pearls are cooking, brew the black tea in 350ml (1 1/2 cups) of water at 200°F (93°C) for 5 minutes. Strain the leaves or remove the tea bags and set the tea aside to cool.","group":"Preparation","title":"While pearls are cooking, brew the black tea","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Drain the cooked pearls and place them in a small bowl. Stir in the brown sugar while the pearls are hot; the sugar will melt into a thick syrup.","group":"Preparation","title":"Drain the cooked pearls","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a shaker or large glass, combine the brewed tea and milk. Stir well to combine. Add additional syrup if you prefer it sweeter.","group":"Assembly","title":"Combine the brewed tea and milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"To serve, divide the syrupy pearls between two glasses. Add ice cubes, then pour the milk tea mixture over the ice. Serve with a wide straw.","group":"Assembly","title":"To serve, divide the syrupy pearls between two glasses","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Use 'Quick Cook' tapioca pearls for a faster version. Adjust the sugar level by adding more or less brown sugar syrup to the glass.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Taiwanese"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["small pot","fine mesh strainer","tall glasses","wide straws"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"glass","note":"Standard tall glasses"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Tea can be brewed ahead and kept in the fridge. Pearls should be eaten fresh as they harden when cold."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover tea and milk mixture in the fridge. Do not store pearls in the fridge as they lose their texture.","reheatingNotes":"Not recommended."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2c82edfdd6%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2e27bc2e-0205-4c47-ad10-1e57c0098135","imageAlt":"Bubble Milk Tea (Boba) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["boba","bubble tea","taiwanese","milky","sweet","cold drink"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Bubble Milk Tea (Boba)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:50:18.604Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:50:18.604Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_bf4f77aa0b","slug":"genmaicha-brown-rice-green-tea","title":"Genmaicha (Brown Rice Green Tea)","description":"A comforting, nutty, and aromatic Japanese green tea blended with roasted brown rice, offering a unique toasty flavor and a pale yellow hue.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":2},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","pescatarian","flexitarian","keto","paleo","mediterranean","low_carb","low_fat","low_sodium","high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free","soy_free","shellfish_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_bf4f77aa0b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=eef8b88f-6d51-46df-9f03-e7963797ea76","imageAlt":"Genmaicha (Brown Rice Green Tea) — recipe cover","tags":["tea","japanese","roasted rice","hot drink","healthy","genmaicha"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_297f67af9d","slug":"jasmine-tea","title":"Jasmine Tea","description":"A delicate and aromatic infusion of green tea leaves scented with fresh jasmine flowers, offering a floral aroma and a smooth, refreshing taste.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":1,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":4,"activeMinutes":1},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_297f67af9d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=970a9c7b-26e7-4aca-b63e-81bd171ee3ac","imageAlt":"Jasmine Tea — recipe cover","tags":["tea","jasmine","aromatic","calming","floral","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":2,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_e13b92dbbc","slug":"oolong-tea","title":"Oolong Tea","description":"A refined East Asian classic, Oolong tea is partially fermented to produce a complex flavor profile that balances floral, fruity, and woody notes.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":7,"activeMinutes":2},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese","Taiwanese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_carb","paleo","keto"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e13b92dbbc%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e041a83e-0f2a-403b-8546-5ef89c754df6","imageAlt":"Oolong Tea — recipe cover","tags":["oolong","tea","beverage","hot drink","healthy","antioxidant","east asian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":2,"stepCount":5}]}