Classic Boba Milk Tea
Indulge in the irresistible charm of homemade *Classic Boba Milk Tea*, a refreshing beverage featuring the perfect balance of bold black tea, creamy milk, and the signature chewy goodness of sweetened tapioca pearls. This easy recipe walks you through creating the quintessential boba tea experience, with rich flavors steeped from black tea leaves and a touch of caramel-like brown sugar coating the pearls for a delightful sweetness. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can recreate this café-style favorite in just 40 minutes. Serve it chilled over ice for the ultimate treat, complete with a wide straw to savor every luscious sip and bite. Perfect for a cozy afternoon at home or impressing friends, this bubble tea recipe is a must-try for any boba lover! Keywords: boba milk tea, bubble tea recipe, tapioca pearls, homemade milk tea, classic boba recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves or tea bags
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup tapioca pearls
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
Boil 2 cups of water in a pot. Once boiling, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves or 2 black tea bags.
Let the tea steep for 5 minutes for a strong flavor, then remove the leaves or bags and let it cool.
In a separate pot, bring another 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of tapioca pearls and stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking.
Cook the pearls until they become soft and chewy, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let them sit for another 5 minutes.
Drain the tapioca pearls and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Transfer the pearls to a bowl and mix them with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, allowing them to absorb the sweetness.
In a large measuring cup or pitcher, combine the cooled tea with 1 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
To serve, divide the sweetened tapioca pearls into two large glasses.
Fill each glass with ice cubes and pour the milk tea mixture over until the glass is full.
Stir gently to mix the ingredients, then serve immediately with a wide straw to enjoy the chewy tapioca pearls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.3 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.8 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 480 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
