Bubble Tea

Name: Bubble Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 bubble teas
Cuisine: Asia
Ingredients: 1 cup tapioca pearls; 2 tea bags; 2 teaspoons honey or agave nectar; 1/4 cup milk (of choice)

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 10 min.

Yield 2 bubble teas

Test Kitchen Approved

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)

Directions

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add tapioca pearls. Cook until they float to the top; cook an additional 1 minute. Drain; set aside.
Steep tea bags in 2 cups hot water 5-10 minutes. Fill 2 glass jars or glasses with ice cubes. Pour tea over ice. Stir in honey or agave and milk. Place cooked tapioca pearls in each glass; stir gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 bubble tea: 312 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Sip and savor this tea shop-style bubble tea made with sweetened tea (start with black, green or oolong tea bags), creamy milk of your choice, and tapioca pearls, which give the drink its irresistible chewy, jelly-like "bubbles" to enjoy! —Megan Barrie, San Jose, California

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