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Boba Milk Tea

A refreshing glass of iced milk tea with chewy tapioca pearls, perfect for a sweet afternoon treat.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
150
Protein
2g
Boba Milk Tea
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Ingredients

  • 2 bags black tea
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup tapioca pearls
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Steep tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes, then remove bags and let cool.

  2. 2

    Cook tapioca pearls according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water.

  3. 3

    Stir sugar into warm tea until dissolved, then chill in refrigerator.

  4. 4

    Divide cooked pearls between two glasses, then add ice cubes.

  5. 5

    Pour chilled tea over ice, then top with milk and stir gently.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • glasses

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