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Instant Pot Boba Tea

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x

Description

The instant pot does all of the work for you. All you need to do is add the ingredients, stir, and set a timer. We recommend using this recipe to make big batches of tea and tapioca pearls.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 6 black tea bags
  • 8 cups of water, divided in half
  • 1/2 cup + 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup of tapioca pearls
  • 3/4 cup of milk

Instructions

  1. Add 4 cups of water to the instant pot and set the mode to ‘saute’. Cover with a non-pressure lid and bring the water to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, add the tea bags and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Turn off the instant pot.
  3. Add the milk and stir to combine.
  4. Let steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags.
  5. Put the tea in a container and refrigerate overnight.*
  6. To prepare the tapioca pearls, combine 4 cups of water and 1/2 cup of brown sugar in an instant pot. Set the mode to ‘saute’ on high heat. Cover the instant pot with a non-pressure lid and bring the water to a boil.
  7. Add the tapioca pearls and stir to avoid clumping.
  8. Affix the lid and move the steam release handle to the ‘sealing’ position. Cook at high pressure (manual or pressure cook) for 2 minutes.
  9. Once cooked, do a natural release for 10 minutes. Then manually release the rest of the steam.
  10. Let the pearls cool for 5 minutes while soaking in the remaining liquid.
  11. Drain the pearls and set them aside.
  12. To assemble the tea, scoop 1/4 cup of cooked tapioca pearls into the bottom of each serving glass.
  13. Add 1 handful of ice cubes to each glass, followed by 1/4 cup of brewed milk tea to each glass.
  14. Serve with a boba straw.

Notes

*The milk tea can be easily made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for 1-2 days. If you don’t have time to chill the tea overnight, add 3-4 handfuls of ice to cool down the tea rapidly. Consider adding an additional teabag or 2 (up to 8 teabags total), so the milk tea doesn’t become diluted.

The tapioca pearls should be made just before serving.

This recipe is very flexible—use whichever tea flavors and milk you prefer. Try green tea with coconut milk or Thai tea with whole milk.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

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