Boba Tea Recipe

Inspired by Hai Hai

Time45m

Serves2

Sweet milk tea with tapioca pearls

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Ingredients

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1
Brew the Tea
In a small pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves and let steep for 5 minutes.
2
Sweeten the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea leaves and stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool.

3
Boil the Tapioca Pearls
In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of tapioca pearls and stir gently to prevent sticking.
4
Cook the Pearls
Cook the tapioca pearls for about 20-30 minutes until they are soft and chewy, stirring occasionally.
5
Rinse and Drain
Once cooked, remove from heat, drain the pearls, and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.

6
Combine Ingredients
In a large glass, add the cooked tapioca pearls at the bottom. Pour the cooled sweetened tea over the pearls.
7
Add Milk
Pour in 1 cup of whole milk (or non-dairy alternative) and stir gently to combine.
8
Serve
Add ice cubes to taste and enjoy your homemade boba tea with a wide straw!