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Bubble Tea Boba

A refreshing and chewy bubble tea made with tapioca pearls, milk, and your choice of tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tapioca Pearls
  • 1 cup tapioca pearls black or colored
  • 4 cups water for boiling
Tea Base
  • 2 cups water for brewing
  • 2 teaspoons tea leaves or tea bags black or green tea
Milk and Sweetener
  • 1 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional

Method
 

Prepare Tapioca Pearls
  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot.
  2. Add the tapioca pearls and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once cooked, remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Strain the pearls and rinse under cold water.
Brew Tea
  1. In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Add tea leaves or tea bags and steep for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove tea leaves or bags and let cool.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a glass, add cooked tapioca pearls.
  2. Pour in the brewed tea and add milk.
  3. Stir in sugar and honey to taste.
  4. Serve with a wide straw and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with flavored syrups or fruit purees for added taste.

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