Brew the black tea and let it cool. You can use tea bags or loose-leaf tea, depending on your preference. Feel free to adjust the strength of the tea to suit your taste.
Cook the better boba classic pearls according to the package instructions. Soak in a sweetener and let cool.
In a separate container, mix the milk and sweetener until the sweetener is fully dissolved. Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the cooled black tea over the ice, leaving some room at the top.
Slowly pour the milk and sweetener mixture over the tea. Stir gently to combine.
Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the glass.
Insert a wide straw (preferably a boba straw) into the glass, give it a quick stir, and enjoy your homemade classic milk tea with boba!