Boba Tea

Step 1

Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1/2 cup tapioca pearls and stir gently. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until pearls float and are tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the pearls and rinse with cold water. In the same pot, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup water. Heat over medium, stirring, until sugar dissolves and syrup thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the cooked pearls to the syrup and let them soak for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, so they absorb the sweet flavor.

Step 4

Meanwhile, steep 2 black tea bags in 1 cup hot water for 5 minutes. Remove the bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Divide the syrup-coated pearls between two glasses. Add 1/2 cup tea and 1/2 cup milk to each glass. Stir well and serve with a wide straw.

Step 6

For extra richness, use whole milk or add a splash of cream. Adjust sweetness by adding more brown sugar syrup if desired.