Pearl Tea
Indulge in the creamy, refreshing delight of homemade Pearl Tea, a beloved beverage bursting with flavor and texture! This recipe combines the bold richness of freshly steeped black tea, the gentle sweetness of tapioca pearls, and a creamy splash of milk for a perfectly balanced drink that's both satisfying and refreshing. The chewy tapioca pearls, sweetened to perfection, add a playful dimension that makes every sip an adventure. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for recreating café-quality bubble tea at home. Serve chilled over ice with a wide straw and enjoy a customizable treat that’s perfect for any time of day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tapioca pearls
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Black tea leaves
- 2 cups Hot water (for steeping tea)
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 cup Whole milk or milk of choice
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, add the tapioca pearls to the water and stir gently to prevent them from sticking together.
Cook the tapioca pearls according to package instructions, typically around 10-12 minutes, until they are soft and chewy.
Once the pearls are cooked, drain the water and rinse the pearls under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
Transfer the pearls to a small bowl and mix in 1 tablespoon of sugar to sweeten them. Set aside.
Meanwhile, steep the black tea leaves in 2 cups of hot water for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired tea strength.
Strain the tea leaves and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar until completely dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
In a serving glass, add a scoop of the sweetened tapioca pearls (about 2-3 tablespoons per glass).
Fill the glass halfway with ice cubes, pour in the cooled tea, and top off with milk to taste.
Stir and serve immediately with a wide straw to enjoy the chewy pearls!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.1 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 130 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.0 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 337 mg | 7% | |
*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.
