Recipe
How to Make Homemade Bubble Tea
Bubble tea, also known as Boba here in the States, is simply milk tea with tapioca balls. This drink originated in Taiwan and has made it's way to several countries all over the world and of course in the United States of America. Many tea shops in North America create their own versions of this traditional drink by using different teas, milks, and even fruit/vegetable bases. While there are several must-try bubble tea stores around California and in New York City, this is an easy recipe for you to make the classic black milk bubble tea right in your very home.
Bubble Tea
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup tapioca balls
- 5 cups water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 bags black tea
- 1 1/2 cups milk
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Wide straws are crucial for this refreshing drink so don't forget to buy them at the supermarket for an easy drinking experience. If you can't find tapioca balls at your local Asian supermarket, you can purchase them online on Amazon. Instead of using black tea, other amazingly tasting homemade bubble tea can be made using green tea or even earl grey tea.