Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsWest Coast GrilleBubble Milk Tea Recipe

Bubble Milk Tea Recipe

Inspired by West Coast Grille
Time1h
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Tapioca Pearls

Milk and Flavoring

Method

Prepare the Tea

  1. 1

    Brew the Tea

    In a small saucepan, boil 2 cups of water. Once boiling, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves and let it steep for about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sweeten the Tea

    After steeping, remove the tea leaves and stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar until dissolved. Set aside to cool.

Cook the Tapioca Pearls

  1. 3

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 4

    Add Tapioca Pearls

    Once boiling, add 1 cup of tapioca pearls to the pot. Stir gently to prevent sticking.

  3. 5

    Cook Pearls

    Cook the tapioca pearls according to package instructions, usually about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once cooked, let them sit in the pot for an additional 10 minutes off the heat.

  4. 6

    Sweeten (Optional)

    If desired, add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the cooked tapioca pearls for sweetness.

Assemble the Bubble Milk Tea

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a glass, add the cooked tapioca pearls first, followed by the cooled tea, and then pour in 1 cup of whole milk or non-dairy milk.

  2. 8

    Add Sweetener

    Stir in 4 tablespoons of condensed milk to the mixture and mix well.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Add ice cubes to the glass, stir again, and serve with a wide straw to enjoy your bubble milk tea.

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