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5-Min Tapioca Pearl Bubble Tea

Creamy, sweet, and topped with chewy tapioca pearls—the viral drink you can make at home in under 5 minutes. No cooking required if using instant tea or chilled brewed tea.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
220
Protein
3g
5-Min Tapioca Pearl Bubble Tea
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour chilled black tea into a tall glass or shaker.

  2. Step 2

    Add sweetened condensed milk and whole milk, then stir until smooth and creamy.

  3. Step 3

    Stir brown sugar into the cooked tapioca pearls until coated.

  4. Step 4

    Add ice cubes to the glass, then pour the milk-tea mixture over top.

  5. Step 5

    Add the sweetened tapioca pearls to the bottom, then stir and serve with a wide straw.

Tools you’ll need

  • tall glass or drink shaker
  • wide bubble tea straw
  • spoon for stirring

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