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
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Ingredients
- 1 cup black tea (brewed and cooled)
- 3 tbsp cooked tapioca pearls
- ¼ cup whole milk or cream
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup ice cubes
- 1 tsp brown sugar (optional topping)
Instructions
- 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.
- 2
Pour cooled tea into a tall glass with ice cubes and the cooked tapioca pearls.
- 3
Stir in sweetened condensed milk and whole milk until the drink turns creamy and golden.
- 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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