How long do tapioca pearls take to cook?

Boil tapioca pearls in water for 8–10 minutes until translucent, then soak in sugar syrup to prevent sticking and add sweetness.

Can I make bubble tea ahead of time?

Brew and chill the tea in advance, but cook tapioca pearls fresh and store them in sugar syrup for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

What tea works best for bubble tea?

Black tea and red tea are traditional; use one tea bag per serving and brew in hot water for 3–5 minutes, then chill before adding milk.

Can I use a milk substitute?

Yes, oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk work as alternatives to whole milk or half-and-half for dairy-free versions.

Why are my tapioca pearls hard or gummy?

Overcooking causes mushiness; cook only until translucent and stir occasionally to prevent clumping.

Homemade Bubble Tea Recipe

Name: Homemade Bubble Tea Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar ( ,divided, 2 tablespoons for soaking the peals and 2 tablespoons for milk tea); 2 red tea bags ( ,one for each serving); 2 cups milk; 1 cup tapioca pearls; 8 cups water; 3/4 cup brown sugar (Note1); 1 black tea bag; 200 ml hot water; 1/2 cup whole milk or half half; ice cubes; extra syrup if needed; 2 tsp. matcha powder; 100 ml warm water; 1 tbsp. condensed milk; 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice; 2 tbsp. taro powder; 100 ml warm water; 1 tbsp. condensed milk; 1 cup whole milk; ice cubes; 1 cup mango nectar; 1 jasmine tea bag +150ml hot boiling water; 1/2 cup whole milk; 7 fresh strawberry; 2 tbsp. white sugar; 1 cup whole milk; dried crispy strawberries

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Instructions

1
Bring 8 times of water to a boiling and then place tapioca pearls. Read the instruction on the package (find the required time). It may be 20 minutes or 5 minutes. Cover the lid, turn off the fire and let it rest for another required time.
2
Rinse the boba pearls under running water. Then mix the boba pearls with brown sugar.
3
Add around ¾ cup of brown sugar in a pot, then place the boba pearls in. No need to add water. Slow down the fire and stir from time to time to avoid being sticky.
4
Cook for 3-4 minutes until there are large bubbles and a thick brown syrup is formed. Now our brown sugar boba pearls are ready for all types of bubble tea, milk tea, latte, or even as toppings for desserts.
5
If you are using any tea base, place the tea bag in hot boiling water and let it steep for 3-5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and set the liquid aside to cool down.
6
add 3 tablespoons of boba pearls with brown sugar syrup in serving cup. Pour in the black tea liquid and then the milk. You can see the strike flower formed.
7
Taro milk tea
8
Whisk matcha with condensed milk and water in a small cup.
9
Add 3 tablespoons of boba pearls with brown sugar syrup in serving cup. Add ice and then pour in milk.
10
Top with the matcha mixture.
11
Smash strawberries in a sauce pot and then add the white sugar.Cook this strawberry mixture over low heat until it thickens and resembles the same consistency as strawberry jam.
12
Grab the cup of your choice and place tapioca pearls down the bottom. We’re using strawberry boba today but you can also use regular tapioca pearls.
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Next, add the strawberry puree. You want to coat the inside of the cup with the puree as much as possible to distribute the flavor.
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Top with ice cubes, milk, and tea (optional). Note1
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Add crispy strawberries as a garnish and decorate with fresh ones if you like. Stir before serving.
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Add taro powder, condensed milk and water in a cup. Mix these ingredients together. A hand-held frother or mixer is the easiest way, but you can also use a whisk or fork. Just make sure the cocoa powder has completely dissolved in the hot water and no granules remain.
17
Add around 3 tablespoons of boba pearls. Add ice cubes and then pour milk. Pour the taro powder mixture in. Mix well before serving.
18
Add around 3 tablespoons of boba pearls. Place the mango nectar. Then pour in milk and green tea. Mix well before serving.