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Homemade classic milk tea
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Classic milk tea recipe

How to make classic milk tea at home
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Resting time:2 hours
Total Time:10 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Steep tea according to package (usually 5 minutes in freshly boiled hot water) or by cold brewing it. Sweeten to taste.
    How to brew black tea for classic milk tea
  • While you wait for the tea to cool down (or to cold steep), cook the boba pearls. Once drained, you may pour some syrup or honey over so they get some sweetness.
    Cooking boba pearls
  • Put the cooked tapioca pearls in a cup or glass, add the tea, milk and serve with or without ice cubes.
    Making classic milk tea

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Taiwanese
Keyword: boba tea
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 220kcal