Brown Sugar Boba: Creamy Milk Tea with Caramelized Tapioca Pearls
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Learn to prepare brown sugar boba in fewer than 30 minutes using simple ingredients to make a sweet and creamy beverage. Key ingredients used in this recipe include brown sugar syrup and chewy tapioca pearls.
Tapioca pearls, brown sugar, black tea, and whole milk are needed to make this drink. The taste of this drink is sweet but distinct from other sweet things because of the brown sugar and caramelized flavor.
While making tapioca, you can tell the pearls are cooked and edible by their chewy texture. Common mistakes to avoid when making tapioca pearls include not rinsing them enough after cooking, which can make them sticky.
Serve brown sugar boba with ice, milk, and tea. Leftover boba can be stored in the refrigerator, but it will not be chewy. It's best to make fresh boba.
Why we keep this one around
- Ready in less than 30 minutes to save time preparing meals and shorten cooking times on weeknights.
- Includes pantry ingredients like brown sugar and tapioca pearls that may offer lower-cost substitutes for packaged goods.
- Uses a single pot for cooking, saving time and labor in other kitchen tasks.
- Has a unique caramel flavor because brown sugar is used to cook the boba.
- Customizable to meet personal preferences with various milk and flavored tea options.
- Easy to prepare for bigger groups. Adjust the recipe accordingly.
Ingredients
- •1 cup cooked tapioca pearls (mixed with brown sugar)
- •3 quarters cup brown sugar
- •1 cup whole milk
- •1 bag black tea (or 2 for stronger flavor)
- •200 ml hot boiling water
- •as needed ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water (8 times in volume) to a rolling boil.
- 2
Add the tapioca pearls to the boiling water and stir gently to prevent sticking.
- 3
Cook for 20 minutes or 5 minutes for quick boba pearls on medium heat.
- 4
Turn off the fire and let the pearls rest for another required time.
- 5
Rinse the pearls under running water to remove extra starch.
- 6
In a pot, add around ¾ cup of brown sugar and then place the boba pearls in without adding water.
- 7
Cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until large bubbles form and a thick syrup is achieved.
- 8
In a small cup, add 200ml hot water to a black tea bag and let steep for 5 minutes.
- 9
Remove the tea bag and set the liquid aside to cool.
- 10
In a serving cup, add 2 or 3 tablespoons of cooked tapioca pearls with brown sugar syrup and fill with ice cubes.
- 11
Pour in the cooled tea liquid followed by the whole milk and stir well before serving.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
223
Calories
14g
Protein
9g
Fat
19g
Carbs
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