Boba Tea Recipe

Inspired by Pho Viet

Time1h

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Tapioca Pearls
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, add 1 cup of tapioca pearls. Stir gently to prevent sticking.
2
Simmer the Pearls
Reduce heat to medium and let the pearls simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are translucent and chewy.
3
Sweeten the Pearls
Once cooked, remove from heat and drain the pearls. Rinse them under cold water. In a small bowl, mix the pearls with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to sweeten and prevent sticking.

4
Brew the Tea
In a separate saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 2 black tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes depending on desired strength.
5
Sweeten the Tea
Remove the tea bags and stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar or sweetener until fully dissolved.

6
Mix the Ingredients
In a glass, add the cooked tapioca pearls to the bottom. Pour over the brewed tea and then add 1 cup of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
7
Add Ice
Add ice cubes to the glass to chill the drink.
8
Serve
Stir gently and serve with a wide straw to enjoy your homemade boba tea!