Description
A basic recipe for making classic milk bubble tea at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black tea, strongly brewed and cooled
- 1/4 cup cooked tapioca pearls (boba)
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (sugar or simple syrup)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the tapioca pearls according to package directions and drain.
- In a small bowl, mix the warm tapioca pearls with the sweetener until coated.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Add the sweetened tapioca pearls to the bottom of the glass.
- Pour the cooled black tea over the ice and pearls.
- Top with milk.
- Stir gently before drinking.
Notes
- For best flavor, use strong brewed tea.
- Adjust sweetener to your taste preference.
- Use quick-cooking tapioca pearls for faster preparation.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: bubble tea, boba, milk tea, iced tea, tapioca pearls