Oolong milk tea

• Brown Sugar· not in your bar1/4 cup

  Or swap: Maple Syrup — deeper caramel, Sugar — cleaner, less molasses

• Tapioca Pearls· not in your bar1/3 cup

  Or swap: Popping Boba — bursting texture

• Oolong Tea· not in your bar1.5 teaspoon

  Or swap: Black Tea — bolder

• Milk· not in your bar1/2 cup

  Or swap: Half-and-Half — richer, Plant-Based Milk — dairy-free swap

• Water· not in your bar1 cup
• Water· not in your bar1.5 cup
• Water· not in your bar2 cup
• Water· not in your bar0.1 cup

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the sugar and water into a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until boiling.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to medium, then cook until the syrup looks sticky and thicker in consistency, around 4-5 minutes.

3. 3

   Cook tapioca pearls as indicated on the package.

4. 4

   Once cooked, drain and add them into the hot sugar syrup.

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   Toss around to coat in syrup and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes.

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   Boil a large kettle of filtered water to a temperature of 185°F-208°F (85°C-97°C).

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   Use a kitchen thermometer to check the temperature of the water if needed.

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   Place the tea leaves into a teapot fitted with an infuser and pour ⅓ of the water (2 cups) over the tea.

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   Let steep for 5-10 seconds, then discard the water.

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    Pour half of the remaining water (2 cups) over the tea leaves.

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    Cover and steep for 45 seconds to 1 minute.

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    For a lighter tea flavor, use the brewed tea now.

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    For a stronger flavor, drain the water once more (don't throw it away, drink it).

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    Pour the remaining 2 cups of water over the tea and let steep for up to 3-4 minutes.

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    Discard the tea leaves once time is up.

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    Use the tea immediately for hot milk tea.

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    For cold milk tea, let the tea cool down to room temperature.

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    Place 1-2 tablespoons of cooked tapioca pearls into two large glasses.

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    Add sugar syrup as desired for favourite level of sweetness.

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    Pour tea over the tapioca, about ¾ of the way to the brim.

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    Slowly pour milk over the tea, divided between the two glasses.

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    Use hot milk for a hot milk tea.

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    Use cold milk for an iced bubble tea and add ice cubes.

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    Enjoy immediately or within 1 hour.