Description
This Arnold Palmer bubble tea is a refreshing drink for any afternoon. I prefer it with homemade lemonade (see recipe notes), but you can also use store-bought lemonade if you prefer.
Ingredients
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- 2 black tea bags
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup lemonade
- 1/2 cup tapioca pearls—preferably quick cooking
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or simple syrup
- 2 large handfuls of ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Set aside to cool. You can also make the tea the day before and chill it overnight in the refrigerator.
- Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions. Drain.
- Cover the pearls with sweetener and stir to combine. Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
- Spoon 1/2 of the tapioca pearls into each serving glass.
- Add 1 handful of ice cubes to each glass.
- Pour 1/2 of the lemonade over the pearls.
- Pour 1/2 of the brewed tea into the glass. Garnish with fresh lemon slices (optional)
- Stir to combine and serve with a boba straw.
Notes
Change the flavor by adding fruit puree. Try peach, raspberry, or strawberry.
Make homemade lemonade (you’ll need a hand-held or electric juicer):
1. Combine 1/3 cup white sugar and 1/3 cup water. Bring to a boil to create a simple syrup. Let simmer for about 2 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Let cool to room temperature.
3. Then, combine the simple syrup and 1/3 cup of lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons). Stir to combine.
4. Add up to 1/3 cup more water, a little at a time, to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes