Jul 14 2026
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Bubble Tea Recipe

Inspired by Serious Dumpling
Time1h
Serves2

Sweet bubble tea with tapioca pearls.

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Ingredients

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For the Tapioca Pearls

For the Tea

For Assembly

Method

Preparing the Tapioca Pearls

  1. 1

    Cook the Pearls

    Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 cup of tapioca pearls and stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Sweeten the Pearls

    After cooking, remove the pearls from heat and let them sit in the hot water for an additional 15 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a separate bowl, mix the cooked pearls with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar until well-coated.

Preparing the Tea

  1. 3

    Brew the Tea

    In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves (or tea bags) and let steep for 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Sweeten the Tea

    Remove the tea leaves or bags and stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar until dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.

Assembling the Bubble Tea

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large glass, add 1 cup of sweetened tapioca pearls at the bottom. Pour in 2 cups of prepared tea, followed by 1 cup of milk.

  2. 6

    Add Ice

    Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the glass. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately with a wide straw to enjoy the tapioca pearls.

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