Jasmine Bubble Tea

5 from 4 votes

Easily prepare this jasmine bubble tea at home in less time than you might think!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Taiwanese

Servings: serving (16 ounces)

Author: Jee Choe

Make tea. Boil 1 cup of water.
If using an electric kettle with a temperature setting, set the water to 175°F. Use filtered water if possible.
Steep tea sachets in hot water for 4 minutes. Discard tea sachets and stir in sugar.
Let tea cool.
Make tapioca balls. Boil water and add tapioca balls.
Boil water in a saucepan on the stovetop then add tapioca balls. Cook on medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Tapioca balls should be soft all the way through.
(Follow directions on your tapioca ball packaging if you're using a different brand than the one I’m using.)
Strain tapioca balls.
Assemble the drink. Put tapioca balls into a cup. Add ice, tea, and milk.
Use an extra wide straw to drink.

The jasmine green tea can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Bubble tea is best when it's made and served immediately when the tapioca balls are still quite warm. Once the tapioca balls start to cool down, they'll harden.
If you prefer weaker tea, use 1 tea sachet instead of two.
Bubble tea is served with a wide straw so that each sip you'll get tapioca balls and the tea.