Boba Tea

Ingredients

• ½ cup tapioca pearls
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 bags black tea
• 1 cup milk
• 4 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1/2 cup tapioca pearls and stir gently. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until pearls float and are tender, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain the pearls and rinse with cold water. In the same pot, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup water. Heat over medium, stirring, until sugar dissolves and syrup thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the cooked pearls to the syrup and let them soak for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, so they absorb the sweet flavor.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, steep 2 black tea bags in 1 cup hot water for 5 minutes. Remove the bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.

5. 5

   Divide the syrup-coated pearls between two glasses. Add 1/2 cup tea and 1/2 cup milk to each glass. Stir well and serve with a wide straw.

6. 6

   For extra richness, use whole milk or add a splash of cream. Adjust sweetness by adding more brown sugar syrup if desired.

Tools you’ll need

• Medium pot
• Measuring cups
• Stirring spoon
• Glasses

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