Classic Bubble Tea Recipe
A refreshing Taiwanese drink featuring chewy tapioca pearls served with sweetened black tea and milk. This homemade version brings the authentic bubble tea experience right to your kitchen.
2 servings
2 hr 30 min
Ingredients
- •1 cup tapioca pearls
- •4 cups freshly brewed strong black tea
- •1 tablespoon sugar
- •1 cup ice cubes
- •½ cup whole milk
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Soak the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions. Once fully reconstituted and softened, drain.
30 min
- 2.
While the tea is still hot or warm, add the sugar and stir to dissolve completely. Let cool and then refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours, before serving.Place the tapioca pearls at the bottom of 2 cups. Use a cocktail shaker to shake together the ice, milk, and tea and strain into each cup and serve.
120 min