Bubble Tea
Refreshing and sweet, bubble tea is a Taiwanese favourite made with tapioca balls. Ever wondered how to make bubble tea at home? With this simple bubble tea recipe, create this popular beverage in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 Tea Bags Black tea or green tea
- 100 ml Milk
- 300 ml Water
- 50 g Granulated Sugar
- 50 g Tapioca Pearls
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Brew the tea by boiling 300ml of water in a saucepan. Add the tea bags and let it steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
- In a separate pot, boil 500ml of water. Once the water is boiling, add the tapioca pearls and stir gently. Let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and let it sit for another 5 minutes. Drain the tapioca pearls and rinse them under cold running water.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the brewed tea, milk, and ice cubes. Shake well until the mixture is frothy and well-mixed.
- Add a handful of tapioca pearls to each glass. Pour the tea mixture over the pearls and stir gently. Serve immediately with a wide straw.
Notes
Adjust the sugar amount to your preference. You can also use honey or other sweeteners instead of granulated sugar.
For a vegan version, use non-dairy milk such as almond or soy milk.
You can also add fruit syrups or flavoured powders for extra taste.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 84IUCalcium: 73mgIron: 0.4mg
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