Bubble Milk Tea (Boba)

Submitted by sarahjmiller

"This is a drink I fell in love with early on in life. It's sweetened milk tea with boba which are tapioca balls. Found this one online, I don't remember where but it is very good. Very similar to how you would buy it in a tea shop. This can be made with or without boba and is very good both ways."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 12 ounces
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• FOR TEA

• 3⁄4 cup brewed tea (I use black but you can use chai or green tea too)
• 1 cup ice cube
• 2 tablespoons sugar syrup
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup tapioca (optional)

• FOR SUGAR SYRUP

• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup water

directions

1. Make the sugar syrup by combining granulated sugar, brown sugar, and water into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stirring often.
2. Once mixture begins to simmer remove from heat. Cool and refrigerate until ready to use. Will keep for up to a month in a tightly sealed container.
3. Once syrup is chilled, combined tea, syrup, milk, and ice in a shaker or blender. I prefer a shaker but if you like blended drinks use a blender.
4. Shake until completely mixed.
5. Add tapioca pearls to a tall glass and pour in milk tea.
6. Use a large straw and enjoy!