This tea-based drink, made with chewy tapioca pearls, is sure to give you a caffeine boost with a flavorful twist. Here’s how to re-create a boba shop-worthy bubble tea recipe right at home with just four ingredients.
Ingredients
1 cup tapioca pearls
2 tea bags
2 teaspoons honey or agave nectar
1/4 cup milk (of choice)
Instructions
1Prep the tapioca pearls
2Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add in the tapioca pearls, and cook them until they float to the top. Cook the tapioca pearls for an additional one minute, then drain and set them aside. Editor’s Tip: Be sure to check the package directions for the best results, as some brands may have larger or smaller pearls.
3Brew your tea
4Steep the two tea bags in 2 cups of hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. Fill two glass jars or glasses with ice cubes. Pour the steeped tea over the ice. Editor’s Tip: Pouring the steeped tea over ice is the quicker way to chill it, but the technique does dilute the tea a bit. Instead, if you have the time, chill the tea in the fridge.
5Add the flavor
6Stir in your sweetener and milk of choice. Place the cooked tapioca pearls in each glass, and stir gently to combine. Serve the bubble tea immediately.
