10-Min Boba Tea at Home
Creamy, sweet boba tea that tastes like the café version in minutes—no fancy equipment needed. Chewy tapioca pearls, strong brewed tea, and a splash of cream make this viral TikTok drink unmissable.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Brew black tea (1 tea bag in 1 cup hot water) and let cool to room temperature or chill in the fridge, ~3 minutes.
Step 2
Pour cooled tea into a tall glass with ice cubes and the cooked tapioca pearls.
Step 3
Stir in sweetened condensed milk and whole milk until the drink turns creamy and golden.
Step 4
Top with a sprinkle of brown sugar if desired, insert a wide boba straw, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- kettle or microwave
- tall glass
- long spoon
- wide boba straw
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