Jasmine Milk Tea Boba

Cooking bubble tea pearls

1. Fill half a large pot with water then bring the water to a rolling boil. Add the pearls, and boil till the pearls are floating over medium heat.
2. Stir every now and then to prevent sticking. Although the pearls are said to be cooked once they float, the inside might still be hard. I recommend boiling for another 5-10 minutes after they start floating. (The time required will vary from brand to brand, the size of pearls and your desired chewiness.)

Brewing Jasmine Green Tea

1. Heat the milk to about 175-180°F (80C- 85C.) Do not let the milk boil or it may split. 
2. Once hot, steep the jasmine green tea leaves/ tea bag for a minimum of 2-3 minutes then strain/ remove the tea bag. (I steeped mine for 5 minutes. Usually, green tea is not steeped for more than 2-3 minutes as it may lead to a bitter aftertaste, but the sugar and milk will help to mask any harsh notes. Try not to go over 10 minutes- the bottom of your pot may burn, unless you use very low heat or stir a lot.)

Assembling the drink

1. Add the cooked pearls to a heat-proof, tall glass. (You probably want to fill a maximum ¼-1/3 of the cup with the pearls unless you really like them.)
2. Top up the cup with the hot creamy jasmine tea from the previous step.
3. Add a sweetener of your choice (to taste.) Mix well then enjoy!
4. Optional: add a splash of cream or condensed/ evaporated milk for an extra rich drink.