Why Make Homemade Bubble Tea?

Bubble tea, also known as boba tea, has gained immense popularity worldwide. Making it at home allows you to control the ingredients and customize the flavors according to your preference.

By following this easy recipe, you can enjoy a refreshing and healthier version of bubble tea without artificial additives or excessive sweeteners. It's a fun and delicious way to quench your thirst and satisfy your taste buds.

Homemade bubble tea ingredients

Step-by-step process of making bubble tea

The Essential Ingredients

To make homemade bubble tea, you'll need the following ingredients:

- Black tea bags or tea leaves

- Tapioca pearls (boba pearls)

- Milk (dairy or non-dairy alternatives like almond milk or oat milk)

- Sweetener of your choice (honey, sugar, or syrup)

- Ice cubes

- Optional: flavored syrups or fruit purees for additional flavor variations

Make sure to gather these ingredients before you start making your own bubble tea.

Tapioca pearls (boba pearls)

Milk and sweetener for bubble tea

Step-by-Step Process

Follow these simple steps to make homemade bubble tea:

1. Brew a strong cup of black tea using black tea bags or tea leaves. Let it cool.

2. Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions. Once cooked, rinse them with cold water and set aside.

3. In a shaker or a jar, combine the cooled black tea, milk of your choice, sweetener, and a few ice cubes. Shake well to combine.

4. Prepare your serving glass by adding a spoonful of tapioca pearls to the bottom.

5. Pour the prepared tea mixture over the pearls and give it a gentle stir.

6. Add a wide straw and enjoy your homemade bubble tea!

Feel free to experiment with different flavors by adding flavored syrups or fruit purees to your homemade bubble tea.

Combining black tea, milk, sweetener, and ice cubes

Adding tapioca pearls to the serving glass

Homemade bubble tea ready to be enjoyed