Description
A delightful homemade Brown Sugar Bubble Tea recipe featuring chewy tapioca pearls soaked in rich brown sugar syrup, combined with creamy milk and served over ice, perfect for a refreshing and sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Bubble Tea Ingredients
- 1 cup tapioca pearls
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Brown Sugar Syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar (dark for richer flavor)
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Cook Tapioca Pearls: Boil water in a pot over medium heat. Add tapioca pearls and cook according to package instructions until soft and chewy, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Make Brown Sugar Syrup: In a separate saucepan, combine ½ cup water and ½ cup brown sugar over low heat. Stir continuously until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare Tapioca Pearls: Drain the cooked tapioca pearls and rinse them briefly under cold water to halt cooking and cool them down. Then, mix the pearls with 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar syrup to infuse sweetness and flavor.
- Assemble the Drink: In a tall glass, place the brown sugar-coated tapioca pearls at the bottom. Add ice cubes to your liking, then pour milk until the glass is about three-quarters full.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle additional brown sugar syrup on top for visual appeal and extra sweetness. Stir gently before enjoying your bubble tea with a thick straw to savor the tapioca pearls.
Notes
- Use dark brown sugar for a richer molasses flavor in the syrup.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar syrup according to preference.
- You can substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Serve immediately after assembling to enjoy the best texture of tapioca pearls.
- For a firmer texture, slightly undercook the tapioca pearls then soak them in syrup.
