Classic Milk Bubble Tea
Indulge in the comforting and satisfyingly chewy charm of **Classic Milk Bubble Tea**, the quintessential homemade version of this beloved beverage. Featuring soft, caramelized tapioca pearls soaked in a sweet brown sugar syrup, this recipe combines the robust flavor of freshly brewed black tea with the creamy richness of milk for a perfectly balanced sip. With step-by-step instructions to cook the tapioca pearls to perfection and customize sweetness with optional simple syrup, this DIY bubble tea captures the authentic taste of your favorite café drink—right in your own kitchen. Perfect for tea lovers and bubble tea enthusiasts alike, this refreshing recipe serves two and is sure to become a treat you'll crave time and time again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tapioca pearls
- 8 cups Water
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Black tea leaves
- 2 cups Hot water
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons Simple syrup (optional)
Instructions
Bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the tapioca pearls to the boiling water. Once they start to float, reduce the heat to medium and boil for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
After 30 minutes, turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let the pearls sit for an additional 15 minutes.
While the pearls are resting, brew the tea. In a teapot or heatproof container, steep 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves in 2 cups of hot water for 5 minutes. Strain the tea leaves and set aside the brewed tea.
After 15 minutes, drain the tapioca pearls and rinse them under cold water. Transfer them to a bowl.
Stir the brown sugar into the warm pearls until fully dissolved. Allow the pearls to soak in the brown sugar mixture for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a large mixing bowl or pitcher, combine the brewed tea and 1 cup of milk. Stir well to mix thoroughly.
To assemble the bubble tea, divide the boba pearls and their syrup between two glasses.
Fill each glass halfway with ice cubes.
Pour the tea and milk mixture over the ice, filling each glass. Taste and adjust sweetness with simple syrup, if desired.
Stir gently to combine, serve immediately with wide straws, and enjoy your homemade milk bubble tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 220 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.5 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 636 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 588 mg | 13% | |
*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.
