Description
This Brown Sugar Bubble Tea recipe delivers a delightful blend of chewy tapioca pearls soaked in rich brown sugar syrup, combined with creamy milk and ice for a refreshing, homemade bubble tea experience. Perfect for a sweet treat at home with customizable milk options for dairy-free preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Tapioca Pearls
- 1 cup tapioca pearls
Brown Sugar Syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar (dark for richer flavor)
- ½ cup water
Milk and Serving
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions
- Cook Tapioca Pearls: Boil water in a pot over medium heat. Add tapioca pearls and cook according to package instructions until soft and chewy, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Brown Sugar Syrup: In a separate saucepan, combine ½ cup water and ½ cup brown sugar over low heat. Stir continuously for 3-5 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely to create a thick syrup.
- Mix Pearls with Syrup: Drain cooked tapioca pearls and rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking. Then, mix the pearls with 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar syrup to infuse them with flavor.
- Assemble the Bubble Tea: In a tall glass, place the cooked tapioca pearls at the bottom. Add ice cubes to your preference, then pour in milk until the glass is about three-quarters full.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle additional brown sugar syrup over the milk for a rich, marbled effect. Stir gently with a thick straw and enjoy your homemade brown sugar bubble tea.
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar syrup added.
- Use dark brown sugar for a deeper, richer flavor.
- Ensure tapioca pearls are cooked properly for the best chewy texture.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
