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Brown Sugar Boba Tea

A deliciously sweet and chewy brown sugar boba tea, perfect for any bubble tea lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: Asian, Taiwanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Boba Pearls
  • 1 cup tapioca pearls black or brown sugar flavored
  • 4 cups water for boiling
Brown Sugar Syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup water for syrup
Milk Mixture
  • 2 cups milk or non-dairy alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Method
 

Prepare Boba Pearls
  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Add the tapioca pearls and cook according to package instructions, usually about 25 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Strain the pearls and rinse under cold water.
Make Brown Sugar Syrup
  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of water.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  3. Bring to a simmer and let it thicken for about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a glass, add a few tablespoons of brown sugar syrup at the bottom.
  2. Add the cooked boba pearls on top of the syrup.
  3. Pour in the milk mixture and stir gently to combine.
  4. Add ice if desired and serve with a wide straw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 35gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar syrup according to your preference.

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