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Bubble Tea

A refreshing and fun drink featuring chewy tapioca pearls in sweetened milk tea, served with a wide straw.

Total time
35 min
Servings
2
Calories
220
Protein
3g
Bubble Tea
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup tapioca pearls
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons black tea
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil 4 cups water, add tapioca pearls, and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.

  2. 2

    Drain pearls and soak in 1 tablespoon sugar syrup for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Steep black tea in 1 cup hot water for 5 minutes, then strain and cool.

  4. 4

    Stir remaining sugar into tea until dissolved, then add milk.

  5. 5

    Divide pearls between two glasses, add ice, and pour tea mixture over.

  6. 6

    Stir well and serve with wide straws.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • strainer
  • measuring cups
  • glasses
  • wide straws

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