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Boba Milk Tea
A refreshing glass of iced milk tea with chewy tapioca pearls, perfect for a sweet afternoon treat.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 2g

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Steep tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes, then remove bags and let cool.
Step 2
Cook tapioca pearls according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 3
Stir sugar into warm tea until dissolved, then chill in refrigerator.
Step 4
Divide cooked pearls between two glasses, then add ice cubes.
Step 5
Pour chilled tea over ice, then top with milk and stir gently.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- glasses
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