Description
This hot boba tea can easily replace your afternoon coffee. It contains about half the caffeine of a typical cup of coffee, and the tapioca pearls provide a filling snack that will keep you satiated until dinner time.
Ingredients
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- 1 black tea bag (or 1 tsp loose-leaf black tea)
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking brown sugar tapioca pearls
- 3 tbsp simple syrup or other sweetener
Instructions
- Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions.
- Bring the water to a boil. Take it off the heat and steep the tea for 5 minutes.
- Heat the milk in a medium saucepan, but don't wait for it to boil.
- Pour the black tea into a shaking cup and add the steamed milk. Shake until thoroughly mixed.
- Add the simple syrup or sweetener. Feel free to adjust to taste.
- Divide the chewy boba pearls into each cup. Then add the milk tea mixture on top.
Notes
While black tea offers the richest flavor, you’re free to switch teas depending on your preference. Vanilla chai, Assam, matcha, Earl Grey, oolong, and even green tea are suitable alternatives in this bubble tea recipe.
You can also use any milk or creamer you prefer. Oat and whole milk create the creamiest milk tea, but skim, soy or almond will also create a delicious beverage.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes