How to Make Boba: DIY Bubble Tea Recipe and Tapioca Pearls Guide

This article describes how to make bubble tea(boba tea) from scratch, including homemade tapioca pearls and milk tea. If you prefer a simpler process, you can purchase pre-made tapioca pearls and skip steps 1 and 2 of the tapioca pearl preparation: 

Ingredients Needed:

• Water (approximately 100ML + 200ML)
• Potato starch
• Flour (a small amount, to prevent sticking)
• Brown sugar
• Black tea bag (1 bag)
• Milk (1 carton)

Instructions:

1. Making Tapioca Pearls

1. Prepare the materials. Add 100ML of water and a block of brown sugar into a pot. Heat until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is boiling.
2. Immediately pour the boiling brown sugar water into the potato starch, stirring quickly to form a dough.
3. Remove the dough and knead it on a clean surface until smooth.
4. Roll the dough into small balls, making them moderately sized since they will expand when cooked.
5. Sprinkle some flour on the pearls to prevent sticking. Any extra pearls can be frozen for future use; simply cook them directly from the freezer when needed.

2. Cooking Tapioca Pearls

1. Use a sieve to remove any excess flour from the pearls.
2. Boil enough water in a pot and add the pearls. Cook for about 10 minutes until the pearls float to the surface.
3. Remove the pearls and immediately place them in cold water to cool, which will make them more chewy.

3. Making Milk Tea

1. In another pot, add 200ML of water, a block of brown sugar, and the black tea bag.
2. Heat until boiling. Adjust the brewing time according to your taste; longer brewing will result in a stronger tea flavor.
3. Remove the tea bag and pour in a carton of milk, stirring well.
4. Your fragrant milk tea is now ready.

4. Assembling the Bubble Tea

1. Scoop the cooked pearls into the milk tea.
2. Stir well to ensure the pearls are fully integrated with the milk tea.
3. Now, your delicious homemade bubble tea is ready to enjoy!

By following these steps, you can create a delightful cup of bubble tea at home, complete with chewy tapioca pearls and rich milk tea.