17 Delicious Bubble Tea Recipes
See how easy bubble tea at home, like this classic bubble tea recipe below.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Taiwanese
Servings: 1 serving (16 ounces)
Author: Jee Choe
Milk Tea
- 1 tablespoon black tea (or 2 tea bags)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup milk or half & half
MAKE TEA
Steep tea in hot water for 5 minutes. Strain tea leaves. Stir in brown sugar. Set the water temperature to 195°F if you're using an electric kettle with a temperature setting. Use filtered water when possible.
COOK TAPIOCA BALLS
Boil ¾ cup of water and sugar in a saucepan. Add tapioca balls.Combine brown sugar and ¾ cup of water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. When you see big bubbles (2-4 minutes), add tapioca balls. Keep boiling for 8 more minutes on medium-high heat. Cool slightly, until tapioca balls aren't too hot to eat. They should still be quite warm.
ASSEMBLE DRINK
Add warm tapioca balls in brown sugar syrup into a cup.
Add ice, tea, and milk.Serve immediately and stir before drinking. Use an extra wide straw to drink.
Calories: 310 | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg