How Do You Make Boba Milk Tea?
Boba milk tea, also known as bubble tea or pearl tea, is a novelty beverage created in Taiwan in the early 1980s. It was traditionally popular among Taiwanese school children, but over time has become a trendy refreshment across the globe, particularly in the United States. Tapioca pearls create the famous “bubbles” in boba milk tea, which are black in color and chewy in texture. This recipe yields approximately six servings of boba milk tea. Fill a medium-size saucepan with 6 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the tapioca pearls, or bubbles, and allow them to boil for 45 minutes. Remove pan from the heat, cover and allow the tapioca to steam for about 10 more minutes. Strain the tapioca pearls by pouring the contents of the pan into a fine-mesh strainer. Run cold water over the top of the pearls to chill, and then return to the pan. Add the granulated sugar, stir the mixture and set aside while you prepare the tea. Bring 4½ cups of water to a boil in a large
