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10-Minute Bubble Tea

Creamy, sweet, and chewy — classic Taiwanese bubble tea ready in minutes. Brew strong tea, mix with milk and sweetener, top with tapioca pearls, and sip.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
156
Protein
2g
10-Minute Bubble Tea
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Brew 1.5 cups strong black tea (2 bags or 1.5 tsp loose leaf in hot water). Let cool to room temperature, about 3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Pour cooled tea into a tall glass or pitcher. Stir in milk and sugar until sugar dissolves completely.

  3. Step 3

    Add ice cubes and cooked tapioca pearls to the glass.

  4. Step 4

    Stir well and serve immediately with a wide boba straw.

Tools you’ll need

  • kettle or pot for boiling water
  • tall glass or pitcher
  • spoon for stirring
  • wide boba straw

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