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Boba Bliss

Experience Sweet Chewiness with Homemade Boba Tea

2servings
30 min
Medium
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logPlan-friendly portions
Boba Bliss

About this recipe

Delight in the refreshing experience of homemade Boba Tea, a widely cherished Taiwanese beverage renowned for its chewy tapioca pearls and sweetly satisfying taste. Our modern Boba Bliss recipe offers a simple yet authentic method to create this classic drink at home, making it perfect for a refreshing treat or a gathering with friends.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup black tapioca pearls
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 cup brewed strong black tea, chilled
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions.

  2. 2

    In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then let it cool.

  3. 3

    Steep black tea bags in hot water until strong, then chill in the refrigerator.

  4. 4

    Add cooked tapioca pearls to the bottom of two glasses.

  5. 5

    Pour chilled tea and milk over the pearls, and add ice cubes.

  6. 6

    Drizzle brown sugar syrup over each glass and serve with a straw.

Chef's tip

Experiment with different types of tea, like jasmine or oolong, to customize the flavor profile of your boba.

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