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How to Make Boba Tea Recipe

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A detailed guide to making classic Boba Tea, including how to perfectly cook tapioca pearls, brew black tea, and prepare a sweet brown sugar syrup for an authentic and refreshing drink.

Ingredients

For the tapioca pearls

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup dried tapioca pearls

For the tea

  • 8 bags black tea (Ceylon, Assam, or English Breakfast)
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or non-dairy), plus more to taste
  • Ice as needed

For the brown sugar simple syrup

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Cook the tapioca pearls: Add 3 1/2 cups water to a medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Carefully add 1 cup dried tapioca pearls, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Let them cook at a gentle boil for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Check tenderness: After 15 minutes, test one pearl by letting it cool slightly and biting into it. If it's still too hard, cook for up to 15 more minutes, checking periodically until desired softness is achieved.
  3. Let pearls sit: Once cooked to your liking, remove from heat, cover the pan, and let the pearls sit in their cooking liquid for 20 minutes to an hour to fully absorb moisture and soften further.
  4. Brew the tea: Pour 4 cups boiling water over 8 tea bags in a heat-safe container. Steep for 3-5 minutes or until strong, then remove the tea bags.
  5. Prepare brown sugar syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium heat until sugar fully dissolves. Allow to cool.
  6. Assemble the boba tea: Drain the tapioca pearls from their liquid and add them to serving glasses. Add ice, pour brewed tea, splash milk to taste, and sweeten with brown sugar syrup as desired. Stir gently and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Be cautious when adding tapioca pearls to boiling water as they can be fragile and break.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on the tapioca pearl brand; always check for desired texture.
  • You can use whole milk or any non-dairy milk depending on preference.
  • The brown sugar syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Add ice just before serving to keep the drink cold without diluting it too much.

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