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Bubble tea (boba tea) easy method
bubble tea (boba tea)
As much as possible, I did my best to give you the right taste of boba tea, with substitutes listed below or more after the boba tea recipe—so you find ease!
Ingredients
For the Boba (Tapioca Pearls):
½ cup tapioca pearls (store-bought)
4 cups water
2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
For the Tea Base:
1 cup black or green tea (brewed & cooled)
½ cup milk or dairy-free alternative
2 tablespoons sugar, honey, or sweetener
Ice cubes
Before We Start
Use quick-cook tapioca pearls to save time.
Brew the tea in advance so it cools down.
Adjust sweetness to your liking.
Use flavored syrups like vanilla, caramel, or fruit syrups for variety.
Instructions
Cook the Tapioca Pearls
Step 1: In a pot, boil 4 cups of water.
Step 2: Add ½ cup tapioca pearls and stir to prevent sticking.
Step 3: Cook for 10-15 minutes (or follow the package instructions).
Step 4: After cooking, drain them and soak in cold water for a couple of minutes.
Step 5: Add brown sugar or honey to sweeten and avoid clumping.
Prepare the Tea
Step 1: Boil the black or green tea (brew it) and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 2: Add sugar for sweetness and stir until dissolved.
Assemble the Bubble Tea
Step 1: Add ½ cup of cooked tapioca pearls to a tall glass.
Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes.
Step 3: Pour the tea, plus ½ cup of milk.
Step 4: Stir well, insert a wide straw, and enjoy it with pearls.
Have it—your bubble tea! Or should I say... Boba Tea!
Serve
So after making this amazing bubble tea, it’s an honor to present it well:
In a cup with lids or cute mason jars
With colorful straws or a bamboo straw
Coconut jelly
Almond or matcha cookies
Sushi rolls
Macarons
Japanese cheesecakes
What Goes with Bubble Tea?
Pair bubble tea or boba tea with:
Sweet Items:
Mochi
Macarons
Egg tarts
Light Eats:
Popcorn
Spring rolls
Sushi rolls
Healthy Ideas:
Açaí or smoothie bowls with granola
Fruit skewers
Coconut jelly or grass jelly
What about..!
Bubble Tea Pearls
Bubble tea pearls, also called tapioca pearls or boba, are chewy balls made from tapioca starch. They add texture and flavor to bubble tea drinks.
Strawberry Bubble Tea
Made with strawberry syrup or fresh strawberries, milk or tea, and chewy boba pearls for a fruity, refreshing drink.
Bubbleology
Bubbleology is a popular bubble tea brand known for its creative and flavorful boba drinks.
Bubble Tea Fruit
Fruit-based bubble teas use fruit syrups, juices, or real fruits like mango, strawberry, and lychee for a fresh, juicy taste.
Bubble Tea with Syrup
Adding flavored syrups like honey, brown sugar, or fruit syrup enhances the taste of bubble tea and makes it sweeter.
Mango Bubble Tea
A tropical version of bubble tea, made with mango juice, mango puree, or mango syrup, combined with milk or tea.
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FAQs
How to Make Bubble Tea for Kids?
Brew mild tea or use milk instead.
Add fruit syrup or fresh fruit puree for natural sweetness.
Mix with soft boba pearls and serve with a straw.
How to Make Bubble Tea Without Pearls?
You can replace boba with fruit jelly, chia seeds, or popping boba for a similar texture.
How to Make Bubble Tea with Brown Sugar?
Cook boba pearls in brown sugar syrup until caramelized.
Add to a glass, pour in milk and tea, and mix.
How to Make Bubble Tea Bubbles Steps?
Mix tapioca starch with hot water and knead into a dough.
Roll into small balls and boil for 15-20 minutes.
Soak in sugar syrup for added sweetness.
What Are the 4 Steps of Making Bubble Tea?
Prepare the pearls (boil or soak in syrup).
Brew the tea (black, green, or fruit tea).
Mix with milk or syrup for flavor.
Assemble and serve with ice and pearls.
Where Does Boba Come From, Korea or Japan?
Boba tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s, not Korea or Japan.
Is Boba Unhealthy?
Boba itself is just tapioca starch, but the added sugars, syrups, and milk can make it high in calories. Choose low-sugar versions for a healthier option.
Do We Eat Pearls in Boba Tea?
Yes, the chewy pearls are meant to be eaten while drinking the tea.
Is Boba and Bubble Tea Different?
No, they refer to the same drink. "Bubble tea" is the general name, while "boba" often refers to the pearls.
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