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Creamy Homemade Brown Sugar Milk Tea Boba

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A quick and easy recipe for creamy homemade brown sugar milk tea with chewy tapioca pearls, perfect for satisfying cravings or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (about 90g) quick-cook tapioca pearls
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) water for syrup
  • Extra water for boiling tapioca pearls
  • 2 cups (480ml) strong brewed black tea, cooled
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk or half-and-half (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • Ice cubes as needed
  • Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups (960ml) of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Add tapioca pearls carefully, stir gently to prevent clumping. Boil for 5 minutes, then cover and simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove from heat and let pearls sit covered for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch.
  3. In the same saucepan, combine brown sugar and 1 cup (240ml) water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer until syrup thickens slightly and turns deep amber, about 8 minutes.
  4. Transfer drained tapioca pearls to a large bowl. Pour warm brown sugar syrup over them, stir gently to coat evenly. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to soak up flavor.
  5. Steep 2 cups (480ml) black tea for 5-7 minutes, then remove leaves or bags. Let cool to room temperature or chill.
  6. Spoon ¼ cup (about 60g) syrup-soaked tapioca pearls into each serving glass. Add ice cubes as desired. Pour in 1 cup (240ml) brewed black tea, then gently pour ½ cup (120ml) milk on top. Stir lightly to combine.
  7. Optional: Add vanilla extract or a pinch of salt for extra depth. Serve with a wide straw and enjoy.

Notes

If pearls harden, warm them briefly in syrup before serving. Soaking pearls in syrup is essential for flavor and texture. Stir pearls gently during cooking to prevent breaking. Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar to ½ cup if desired. Use fresh brewed tea for best flavor.

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Keywords: brown sugar milk tea, boba, bubble tea, tapioca pearls, homemade milk tea, creamy milk tea, easy drink recipe

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