Classic Bubble Milk Tea
Discover the timeless delight of Classic Bubble Milk Tea, a homemade version of the beloved Taiwanese drink that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines robust black tea, creamy milk, and chewy tapioca pearls to create a beautifully balanced beverage that's as fun to drink as it is flavorful. Sweetened with brown sugar and served over ice, this refreshing bubble tea is tailored for tea enthusiasts and boba lovers alike. With easy-to-follow steps and readily available ingredients, you can recreate the authentic texture and taste of bubble tea right in your kitchen—complete with indulgently chewy tapioca pearls and a decadent milk tea base. Whether you're sipping it on a sunny afternoon or as a sweet treat after dinner, this crowd-pleasing drink is sure to become your go-to recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Black tea leaves
- 500 milliliters Hot water
- 1 cup Tapioca pearls
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 4 cups Water
- 200 milliliters Milk
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 500 milliliters of water to a boil, add the black tea leaves, and steep for 5 minutes. Strain and set the tea aside to cool down.
In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the tapioca pearls and cook for about 5 minutes or until they float to the top, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat and simmer the pearls for an additional 5-10 minutes until they achieve your preferred level of chewiness.
Drain the cooked tapioca pearls and rinse them briefly under cold water. Mix them with brown sugar while still warm to coat evenly.
In a pitcher, combine the cooled tea, milk, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Divide the sweetened tapioca pearls between two tall glasses.
Add ice cubes on top of the pearls in each glass.
Pour the milk tea mixture over the ice in each glass.
Stir the bubble milk tea well and serve with a wide straw to enjoy the pearls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
996 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.1 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 361 mg | 8% | |
*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.
