Tara Stephenson DVM
@stephensonvision
Classic Bubble Tea
A refreshing and creamy bubble tea made with chewy tapioca pearls and brewed black tea, perfect for a delightful treat any time of the day.
Details
- Cuisine:asian
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:party
- Ingredients:6
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time10 min.
- Cook time5 min.
- Total time15 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 4 cups
- 1 cup
- 6 cups
- 1/4 cup
- 4 teaspoons, or to taste
- as needed
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Bubble Tea.
Step 1
Start by bringing 4 cups of water to a vigorous boil in a pot.
Step 2
Once the water is bubbling, introduce 1 cup of quick-cooking pearl tapioca and cover the pot.
Step 3
Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the tapioca to simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Step 4
After this time, drain the tapioca pearls and set them aside to cool.
Step 5
In a pitcher, blend together the brewed black tea, 1/4 cup of sweetened condensed milk, and 4 teaspoons of sugar.
Step 6
Stir the mixture thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely, then place it in the refrigerator to chill for about an hour.
Step 7
When you're ready to serve, scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the tapioca pearls into each of 4 large glasses.
Step 8
Pour the chilled tea mixture over the pearls and finish with a handful of ice cubes for a refreshing touch.
Step 9
Enjoy this delightful drink that combines the chewy texture of tapioca with the rich flavors of tea and milk, perfect for any occasion.