🧋 DIY Bubble Tea – A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Delicious Boba Like a Pro
Boba tea, also known as bubble tea, is a sweet, creamy, and delightfully chewy beverage that originated in Taiwan. It's become a worldwide favorite—and now, you can make it at home! With this easy guide, you’ll learn how to prepare perfectly cooked tapioca pearls and customize your tea with flavors like classic milk tea, taro, matcha, or fruit blends. Fun to make and even more fun to drink!
📋 Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup black tapioca pearls (boba)
- 2 cups water (for boiling the pearls)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey (for syrup)
- 1 cup strong black tea (or green tea, chilled)
- 1/2 cup whole milk or any milk of choice
- Ice cubes (optional)
🧉 Optional Flavor Add-ins:
- Matcha powder
- Fruit puree or syrup
- Taro powder
- Vanilla or almond extract
📝 Instructions:
- Bring water to a boil and add the tapioca pearls. Boil for 10–15 minutes or until chewy and translucent.
- Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for another 10–15 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Transfer pearls to a bowl and stir in brown sugar or honey to create a sweet syrup. Let soak while you prepare tea.
- Brew strong tea, then cool it in the refrigerator or pour over ice if in a hurry.
- In a tall glass, add a scoop of boba pearls, ice, tea, and milk. Stir well and enjoy!
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