Black Milk Tea Recipe

Time50m

Serves2

A traditional Taiwanese boba tea.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Tapioca Pearls
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the tapioca pearls and cook according to the package instructions (usually about 30 minutes), stirring occasionally. Once cooked, remove from heat and let them sit for an additional 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2
Prepare the Black Tea
In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the black tea leaves and steep for 5-7 minutes. Strain the tea to remove the leaves.
3
Combine Ingredients
In a large glass, combine the cooked tapioca pearls, brewed black tea, milk, and sugar. Stir well to mix all the ingredients evenly.
4
Serve
Serve the black milk tea over ice if desired, and enjoy using a wide straw to sip the tapioca pearls!