CLASSIC BUBBLE TEA RECIPE

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This recipe for iced boba tea with tapioca pearls is perhaps Taiwan's most famous culinary export. The tea may be milky or not, sweetened or not, and flavored with any number of additional powders or infusions, like mango. This recipe is this classic black tea with milk, and sugar.

Provided by Cathy Erway

Categories     Tea     Iced Tea     Tapioca     Taiwan     Milk/Cream     Drinks     Non-Alcoholic

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup tapioca pearls (found in the dry goods section in Asian groceries)
4 cups freshly brewed strong black tea
1 tablespoon sugar
Ice cubes, for shaking
1/2 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Soak the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions. Once fully reconstituted and softened, drain.
  • While the tea is still hot or warm, add the sugar and stir to dissolve completely. Let cool and then refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours, before serving.Place the tapioca pearls at the bottom of 2 cups. Use a cocktail shaker to shake together the ice, milk, and tea and strain into each cup and serve.

Tanmoy Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of bubble tea, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The tapioca pearls were cooked perfectly and the tea was very flavorful. I especially liked the brown sugar flavor. I'll definitely be making this


mero prayas
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This bubble tea recipe is a must-try! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The tapioca pearls are cooked perfectly and the tea is so flavorful. I love that I can customize it to my liking by adding different flavors and toppings. I'll de


Basharat Hussain
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I was really impressed with this bubble tea recipe. The tapioca pearls were cooked perfectly and the tea was very flavorful. I loved that I could customize it to my liking by adding different flavors and toppings. I will definitely be making this aga


K B
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This bubble tea recipe is a game-changer! I used to spend so much money on bubble tea from the store, but now I can make it at home for a fraction of the cost. The tapioca pearls are so easy to make, and the tea is just as good as anything I've had f


LAPERLEROSE TV
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I love this bubble tea recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The tapioca pearls are cooked perfectly and the tea is so flavorful. I love that I can customize it to my liking by adding different flavors and toppings. I'll definitel


Serenity Douglas
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This bubble tea recipe is a great way to save money and enjoy your favorite drink at home. The tapioca pearls are cooked perfectly and the tea is very flavorful. I love that I can customize it to my liking by adding different flavors and toppings. I'


EditZ
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I'm so glad I found this bubble tea recipe. It's so much cheaper than buying it from a store, and it tastes just as good. The tapioca pearls are cooked perfectly and the tea is very flavorful. I love that I can customize it to my liking by adding dif


VICTOR KARGBO
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This bubble tea recipe is so easy to follow. I love that I can make it at home with ingredients that I already have. The tapioca pearls are cooked perfectly and the tea is very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dilshad Bhatti
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I'm not a huge fan of bubble tea, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The tapioca pearls were cooked perfectly and the tea was very flavorful. I especially liked the brown sugar flavor. I'll definitely be making this


Shezad Bandhani
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This bubble tea recipe is a must-try! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The tapioca pearls are cooked perfectly and the tea is so flavorful. I love that I can customize it to my liking by adding different flavors and toppings. I'll de


ksun Lain
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I was really impressed with this bubble tea recipe. The tapioca pearls were cooked perfectly and the tea was very flavorful. I loved that I could customize it to my liking by adding different flavors and toppings. I will definitely be making this aga


Manish Thapaliya
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This bubble tea recipe is a game-changer! I used to spend so much money on bubble tea from the store, but now I can make it at home for a fraction of the cost. The tapioca pearls are so easy to make, and the tea is just as good as anything I've had f


Dorine Atieno
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I'm a huge fan of bubble tea, and I was so excited to try making it at home. This recipe didn't disappoint! The tapioca pearls were cooked perfectly and the tea was delicious. I especially loved the brown sugar flavor. I'll definitely be making this


Rehman Ghafoor
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This recipe is a great starting point for making bubble tea at home. I made a few modifications to suit my taste, but overall it was a success. The tapioca pearls were a bit too chewy for my liking, so I cooked them for a little less time. I also add


GOBERS
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I was hesitant to try making bubble tea at home, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find. The bubble tea turned out amazing! It was just as good as anything I've had from a store


Cheryl Miles
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This bubble tea recipe is a lifesaver! I've tried so many different recipes, but this one is by far the best. The tapioca pearls are cooked perfectly and the tea is so flavorful. I love that I can customize it to my liking by adding different flavors