Thai Bubble Tea
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Thai Bubble Tea
Description
This Thai Bubble Tea recipe starts by cooking tapioca pearls, then simmering them in a muscovado sugar syrup until thickened to create sweet, chewy brown sugar boba. The tea component is prepared by steeping ground Thai tea mix in boiling water for at least 30 minutes to extract its robust spiced flavor, then cooling it.
To assemble, the brown sugar pearls and syrup are placed in a glass, topped with Thai tea and half-and-half or a milk substitute, mixing into a balanced, creamy, and sweet drink. The tapioca pearls provide a chewy texture while the tea offers floral and spice notes typical of Thai iced tea.
This drink is served cold, and stirring allows the flavors to mingle. It provides a flavorful bubble tea variation with intense tea flavor and the distinct sweetness of brown sugar pearls.
Ingredients
Brown Sugar Boba Pearl Syrup
- ½ cup tapioca pearls
- ¼ cup muscovado sugar
- 40 ml water
Thai Tea Boba
- ½ cup Thai tea mix
- 2 cups water
- ½ cups half and half or cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Brown Sugar Boba Pearl Syrup
- Prepare your tapioca pearls according to the package.
- In a pot, combine the muscovado sugar with 40 ml of water and bring it to a boil.
- Turn down the heat to a simmer and add in the prepared tapioca pearls.
- Simmer until the brown sugar syrup has thickened.
- Remove from heat once it has thickened.
Thai Bubble Tea
- Bring water to boil and add the Thai tea mix.
- Allow the Thai tea to steep for at least 30 minutes and cool to room temperature. Or chill in the fridge until ready for use.
- In a cup, add in half of the brown sugar syrup with the pearls.
- Top with half of the tea and half of the dairy.
- Stir to combine and enjoy!
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