Description
Using these proportions balances the flavors perfectly. However, this recipe is extremely versatile. You can substitute the sweetener, milk, and toppings to your liking.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups of water
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags (or 2 tsp loose-leaf tea leaves)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or dairy of your choice)
- Ice
Instructions
- Heat the water in a small saucepan until it is boiling. Take it off the heat and add the tea bags.
- Steep until the hot water has cooled to room temperature. Discard tea bags or leaves.
- Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package directions.
- After draining them, transfer the pearls to a small bowl. Add 1/4 cup of brown sugar and stir. You may need to add 1-2 tablespoons of water to create a syrup.
- To assemble, divide the boba pearls into two serving glasses and add ice.
- Pour half of the tea into each glass, followed by the milk. Mix and enjoy!
Notes
Rather than using brown sugar syrup, you could use honey to sweeten the drink. Or, if you want a zero-calorie sweetener, you could use Stevia or another artificial sweetener to make the simple syrup.
There are also other options for milk. Non-dairy options include almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
Enjoy this as a hot tea— don’t let the tea come to room temperature, and don’t add ice.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes