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classic milk tea boba recipe

Classic Milk Tea Boba

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Course Drinks
Keyword boba, bubble tea, milk tea
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  • 1 cup black tea  strongly brewed and cooled
  • 1/2 cup milk whole dairy or an alternative
  • 2-3 tbsp sweetener sugar, honey, or agave syrup
  • 1/2 cup better boba classic pearls
  • ice cubes

Instructions

  • 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!