DIY Bubble Tea Recipe: Make Your Favorite Drink At Home

Easy Guide To Making Delicious Bubble Tea At Home

Bubble tea, also known as boba tea, is a popular Taiwanese drink that has taken the world by storm. It combines tea, milk (or fruit flavors), and chewy tapioca pearls for a unique and satisfying experience. While it’s often enjoyed at specialty cafés, making bubble tea at home is surprisingly easy—and allows you to customize flavors, sweetness, and toppings just the way you like. Before you start, gather these basic ingredients:

• Tapioca pearls (boba) – Available at most Asian grocery stores or online
• Black tea or green tea – Choose based on your flavor preference
• Milk – Dairy or plant-based (like almond, oat, or coconut)
• Sweetener – Sugar, honey, or flavored syrup
• Ice – For a chilled, refreshing drink
• Optional toppings – Fruit jellies, pudding, popping boba

Step-by-Step Instructions-

Cook the Tapioca Pearls

• Bring water to a boil in a large pot (use 7-8 cups of water for every 1 cup of tapioca pearls).
• Add the pearls and stir gently. Let them boil for about 20–30 minutes (or as per package instructions), stirring occasionally.
• Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let them sit for another 20 minutes.
• Drain the pearls and rinse them with cold water.
• Soak the cooked pearls in sugar syrup or honey for extra flavor.

Brew the Tea

• Boil water and steep 2–3 bags of your chosen tea for 5–10 minutes.
• Let it cool completely before mixing to prevent melting the ice or curdling the milk.

Sweeten and Flavor

• Add sweetener to your brewed tea to taste. You can use white sugar, brown sugar syrup, or flavored syrups like vanilla or caramel.
• Add milk or a non-dairy alternative to your liking for a classic milk tea taste.

Assemble the Drink

• In a tall glass, add ¼ cup of tapioca pearls.
• Pour in your tea mixture (about 1 to 1.5 cups), add ice, and stir.
• Insert a wide straw and enjoy your homemade bubble tea!

Tips and Variations

• Fruit Tea Version: Use fruit juice or puree instead of milk for a fruity twist.
• Matcha Bubble Tea: Replace black tea with matcha for a green tea variation.
• Cold Brew Tea: Steep tea bags in cold water overnight for a smoother flavor.

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Making bubble tea at home is simple, fun, and endlessly customizable. Whether you prefer creamy, fruity, or classic flavors, you can create your perfect cup right in your own kitchen. Try it once, and you might never go back to store-bought again!

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