Passion fruit bubble tea

• Passion Fruit Purée· not in your bar1/4 cup

  Or swap: Passion Fruit Juice — thinner — use a bit more

• Water· not in your bar0.6 cup (180 ml)
• Milk· not in your bar1/4 cup

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

• Honey· not in your bar1 tablespoon

  Or swap: Agave Syrup — milder, pours easier, Maple Syrup — deeper caramel

• Brown Sugar· not in your bar1 tablespoon

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

• Sugar· not in your bar1 tablespoon

  Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly

• Tapioca Pearls· not in your bar1/4 cup

  Or swap: Popping Boba — bursting texture

• Ice· not in your bar
• Water· not in your bar1.5 cup
• Black Tea· not in your bar1.5 bag

  Or swap: Oolong Tea — smoother, toastier

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the boba.

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   Pour 2½ cups water into a small pot.

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   Cover and bring to a boil.

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   Then add the boba and stir for 1 minute.

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   Bring the heat down so it's at a rolling simmer.

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   Cover with a lid.

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   And let cook for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

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   Make sure the boba is fully submerged in water - add more water if needed.

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   After the first 30 minutes, take the pot off the heat and let sit for another 30 minutes - without peeking!

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    Then drain the boba and rinse briefly with cold water.

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    Make the syrup.

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    While the boba is cooking, add ½ cup water to another small pot.

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    Add the white sugar, brown sugar, and honey.

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    Heat over medium heat for 5-7 minutes and whisk continuously until sugars are dissolved.

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    Let cool.

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    Add the drained boba to the syrup and let sit for 30 minutes to sweeten.

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    Brew the tea while the boba is cooking.

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    Steep the tea bags in 1¼ cups hot water for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you'd like the tea to be.

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    Let cool completely, either on your countertop or in the fridge.

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    Prepare the passion fruit.

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    If frozen, microwave in a cup in 20 second intervals until liquid.

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    Let cool.

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    Assemble.

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    Divide the boba, tea, and half and half between two tall glasses.

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    Slowly pour in the passion fruit purée while stirring.

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    Then sweeten with syrup to your preference and top with ice.

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    For one glass, my preferred measurements are: ¼ cup boba pearls (with a little of the syrup), ½ cup tea, ¼ cup half and half, ¼ cup passion fruit, and 5-6 tablespoon homemade honey boba syrup.