Brown Sugar Milk Tea
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Brown Sugar Milk Tea
Description
Brown Sugar Milk Tea centers on tapioca pearls made from tapioca flour and brown sugar dissolved in water, formed into small balls, and cooked in boiling water. After cooking, the pearls are soaked and simmered in a brown sugar syrup made from equal parts brown sugar and water, which infuses them with a deep, caramelized sweetness. To assemble, cold fresh milk is poured into serving glasses filled with the syrup and pearls, creating a layered drink where the milk's creaminess blends with the sweet, chewy pearls.
The pearls provide a chewy texture, while the brown sugar syrup adds a rich flavor that complements the milk's cool creaminess. The preparation involves simmering and kneading the tapioca dough, careful cooking of pearls, and syrup infusion, ensuring the boba is tender and well-coated with syrup. This drink is best served immediately with optional ice cubes, allowing the milk and syrup flavors to meld while keeping the pearls pleasantly soft.
This classic milk tea can be enjoyed as a sweet treat or refreshing beverage. The homemade approach allows control over the level of sweetness and chewiness of the pearls. Experimentation with the syrup and milk ratio lets you adjust the drink to your preference.
Ingredients
BROWN SUGAR BOBA PEARLS
- 1 cup tapioca flour
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ cup brown sugar
BROWN SUGAR SYRUP
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 cups water for boiling
DRINK ASSEMBLY
- 4 cups milk preferably cold, fresh
- ice cubes optional
Instructions
BROWN SUGAR BOBA PEARL
- Combine water and brown sugar in a pan. Simmer over very low heat until dissolved.
- Add 1 tablespoon of tapioca flour and stir until fully incorporated.
- Turn off heat then add the remaining tapioca flour. Stir until dough is formed.
- Transfer to a flat surface and knead until smooth. Place a plastic foil on top of the dough. Flatten using a rolling pin to about 1 cm thick, then cut into small squares.
- Roll the pieces into small balls then place them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of tapioca flour. Shake the bowl lightly every now and then to make sure the pearls are covered with flour and not sticking together.
BROWN SUGAR SYRUP
- Pour the Boba pearls into boiling water and leave for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Add 2 cups of brown sugar and stir. Leave it to boil for another 5 minutes.
DRINK ASSEMBLY
- Divide the syrup and boba pearls into 4 tall glasses. Tip the glass to the side and slowly roll until the sides are completely covered with syrup.
- Add milk and ice, then stir them all together with the straw.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 771 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 771kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 173g | 58% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 146g | 292% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 393mg | 39% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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