Bubble Tea
A refreshing and fun drink featuring chewy tapioca pearls in sweetened milk tea, served with a wide straw.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil 4 cups water, add tapioca pearls, and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
Step 2
Drain pearls and soak in 1 tablespoon sugar syrup for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Steep black tea in 1 cup hot water for 5 minutes, then strain and cool.
Step 4
Stir remaining sugar into tea until dissolved, then add milk.
Step 5
Divide pearls between two glasses, add ice, and pour tea mixture over.
Step 6
Stir well and serve with wide straws.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- strainer
- measuring cups
- glasses
- wide straws
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