Thai boba tea

• Water· not in your bar1.25 cups
• Tapioca Pearls· not in your bar2 ¼ oz

  Or swap: Popping Boba — bursting texture

• Sugar· not in your bar1/8 cup

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

• Ice· not in your bar
• Thai Tea· not in your bar1/4 cup

  Or swap: Black Tea — plainer — add condensed milk

• Milk· not in your bar1/4 cup

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Thai tea. Bring five cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the Thai Tea Mix and the sugar.

3. 3

   Stir to combine.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and gently simmer for two minutes or so before removing from heat.

5. 5

   Allow tea to steep for approximately 15-20 minutes.

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   Strain the tea. Strain your Thai tea through a fine mesh strainer to separate solids and set aside.

7. 7

   To speed up cooling, place your tea in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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   Prepare the Boba. Approximately 15 minutes before serving, bring a small pot of water to a boil.

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   Add the tapioca pearls (boba) and stir immediately to prevent them from sticking together.

10. 10

    Allow them to cook for approximately 5-7 minutes (they should be floating on the top and have a chewy texture).

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    Drain and rinse under cold water.

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    Transfer to a clean bowl.

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    Assemble you Thai Tea Boba. Divide the cooked boba between four drinking glasses and top with ice.

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    Pour approximately 1 cup of Thai tea into each glass and top with approximately 3-4 tablespoons of milk or half-and-half.

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    Mix well to combine and taste for sweetness.

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    If desired, add additional sugar or sweetener until desired sweetness is reached.