Bubble Tea (珍珠奶茶)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Tapioca Pearls
• 6 cups Water
• 2 bags Black Tea Bags
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tbsp Sugar

Instructions

1. 1Get a large heavy-bottomed pot and add the 6 cups of Water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, about 5-10 minutes. Add the 1/2 cup Tapioca Pearls to the boiling water. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pearls are soft and chewy. They will look translucent with a small white dot in the center when done.
2. 2While the tapioca pearls are cooking, prepare the sugar syrup. In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of water (from your tap) and the 2 tbsp Sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let the syrup simmer gently for 5 minutes.
3. 3Once the tapioca pearls are cooked, carefully drain them into a colander. Rinse the pearls under cold running water until they are cool to the touch. Add the drained pearls to the saucepan with the sugar syrup. Let them simmer together over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the pearls to absorb the sweetness.
4. 4While the pearls are simmering in the syrup, brew the black tea. Place the 2 bags Black Tea Bags in a heatproof pitcher or bowl. Pour about 2 cups of hot water (just off the boil, around 200°F or 93°C) over the tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags. You should have a dark, fragrant tea.
5. 5To assemble the bubble tea, divide the cooked tapioca pearls evenly between two serving glasses. Pour the brewed black tea over the pearls in each glass. Add the 1 cup of Milk to each glass. Add the 2 tbsp Sugar to each glass (or adjust to your preference if you want it less sweet).
6. 6Stir the contents of each glass well until the milk and sugar are fully incorporated into the tea. Serve immediately with a large straw suitable for tapioca pearls.

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