Boba Recipe

A glass of iced Yerba Mate bubble tea with black tapioca pearls on top, placed on a wooden coaster at home, accompanied by two small bowls of extra tapioca pearls on the side

Get the ultimate bubble tea experience at home with this easy-to-follow basic boba recipe. Learn how to brew delicious tea, cook chewy tapioca pearls, and assemble a refreshing, customizable bubble tea treat.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Taiwanese

Keyword Basic bubble tea, Boba recipe, Boba tea recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 338kcal

Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

Saucepan for brewing tea and cooking boba
Strainer for removing tea bags
Mixing Bowl for combining cooked boba and sweetener
Measuring cups and spoons
Wide-mouth glasses
Wide straws
Tea kettle Optional
Slotted spoon Optional

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 teabags black, green, or oolong tea
½ cup tapioca pearls (boba)
¼ cup honey sugar, or syrup
1 cup milk or cream
Ice cubes

Instructions

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 2 teabags. Let steep for 5 minutes, then remove the teabags and allow the tea to cool.
In another saucepan, cook the tapioca pearls (boba) according to package instructions, usually by boiling them for 10-15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a separate container, mix the cooked boba with ¼ cup of honey, sugar, or syrup.
In two glasses or cups, divide the brewed tea and add ½ cup of milk or cream to each.
Add the boba mixture to the tea and milk mixture.
Stir gently to distribute the boba, then add ice cubes to each cup.
Serve immediately with a wide straw to enjoy the chewy boba pearls.

Notes

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