DIY Boba Tea Recipes
With so many different types of boba tea available, such as green tea or black milk tea, making it yourself ensures that you get exactly the taste you prefer.
Ingredients
- 2 bags black tea bags or 2 tablespoons of loose-leaf tea
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup tapioca pearls(boba)
- as needed ice cubes
Instructions
- Start by brewing your tea. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan or kettle. Once the water is boiling, add your tea bags or loose-leaf tea and let it steep for 3-5 minutes. If you are using loose-leaf tea, make sure to strain the leaves before proceeding.
- While the tea is brewing, let’s prepare the boba. Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and add 1/2 cup of tapioca pearls. Stir occasionally and let them cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are soft and translucent.
- Once the boba is cooked, drain it and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process. This step will also help to prevent the boba from sticking together.
- In a small saucepan, heat up 1 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of sugar. Stir occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.
- Now it’s time to assemble your boba tea! In a glass, add a few spoonsful of cooked boba, then add ice cubes. Pour in the chilled tea and then add the sweetened milk.
- Stir everything together and enjoy!
Notes
Pro tip: You can play around with different types of tea and sweeteners and adjust the amount of milk and sugar to your liking. You can also try different boba tea toppings.