Homemade Bubble Tea: Creamy, Chewy, and Simply Irresistible
Bubble tea is a delightful Taiwanese drink featuring chewy tapioca pearls and creamy milk.
Equipment
- Pot
- - Small bowl
- - Serving glasses
Ingredients
For the Syrup
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Substitute with maple syrup for variation.
- 2 tablespoons Hot Water Used to activate brown sugar.
For the Tapioca Pearls
- 1 cup Instant Black Tapioca Pearls Provides chewy texture.
For the Tea
- 6 bags Black Tea Bags Forms the aromatic base of the drink.
For the Drink
- 1/2 cup Brewed Tea Use cooled tea brewed from black tea bags.
- 1 cup Plant-Based Milk Substitute with oat, almond, or dairy milk.
- 2-3 tablespoons Marinated Tapioca Pearls Add to each glass.
- Ice Cubes Optional for chilling the drink.
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine 1/4 cup of brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of hot water in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and carefully add the instant black tapioca pearls. Follow package instructions until cooked to a chewy perfection.
- Steep 6 bags of black tea in 1 cup of boiling water for about 10 minutes. Remove tea bags and let it cool slightly.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of marinated tapioca pearls to each glass. Pour in 1/2 cup of brewed tea and top with 1 cup of plant-based milk. Stir well.
- Enjoy your bubble tea hot, at room temperature, or chilled over ice.
Notes
Garnish with a sprinkle of matcha powder for an extra burst of flavor.