Bubble Milk Tea (Boba)

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Bring a small pot of water

   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.

   20 min
2. 02

   While pearls are cooking, brew the black tea

   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.

   5 min
3. 03

   Drain the cooked pearls

   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.

4. 04

   Combine the brewed tea and milk

   In a shaker or large glass, combine the brewed tea and milk. Stir well to combine. Add additional syrup if you prefer it sweeter.

5. 05

   To serve, divide the syrupy pearls between two glasses

   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.