Homemade Pearl Milk Tea

Homemade Pearl Milk Tea

Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of homemade **Original Boba Milk Tea** with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfectly chewy **tapioca pearls** are made from scratch by combining **brown sugar** and **tapioca starch**, boiled to a glossy, translucent finish. The key lies in mastering the dough’s texture—soft enough to shape yet firm enough to hold its form. Simmered in **pu'er tea**, the deep, earthy notes of the brew blend seamlessly with creamy **milk**, creating a luxurious base. Each sip delivers the satisfying pop of homemade boba, sweetened naturally with caramelized sugar. Whether you're a bubble tea enthusiast or a first-time brewer, this recipe guarantees an authentic, fragrant cup that rivals your favorite café. Enjoy the perfect balance of tea, milk, and chewy pearls in every delightful sip!

38 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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tapioca starch
200g
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pu'er tea leaves
10g
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milk
200ml

The aromatics

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water
300ml

The sauce & seasonings

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brown sugar
200g

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Take a large photo of all the ingredients.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Boil brown sugar with water, then slowly pour it into the tapioca starch and stir quickly.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Control the viscosity of the tapioca paste. If it’s too thin, it’s hard to shape into pearls. If it’s too dry, it’s easy to fall apart.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Shape into small balls, then quickly coat with tapioca starch. This helps them hold their shape and prevents sticking. After shaping, boil them in water for 15 minutes until they are translucent. Turn off the heat and let them steep for a while.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Brew red tea by boiling pu’er tea leaves and water together until the color turns deep red.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Strain the brewed tea and pour it into heated milk.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Add the tapioca pearls to the milk tea.

8. Step 8

Step 8
The delicious and fragrant original flavor boba milk tea is now ready.

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