How to Make Bubble Tea at Home
After waking up early in the morning or having spent a tiring day at work, there cannot be a better energizer than a nice cup of tea. There are various types of tea made in different parts of the world and bubble tea is one of them. It is quite popular in Asia because of its sweet taste, due to ingredients such as fruit syrup, milk and tapioca pearls. Bubble tea is often served cold after the ingredients are mixed and shaken to create foam. There are many different kinds of bubble tea, depending on personal preference. Tapioca pearls, which are key ingredients of bubble tea, are available in a wide variety of colors and add a chewy texture to the tea. Following the instructions below you can easily make your own bubble tea at home.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 person
Utensils: teakettle, teapot, food processor, large pot, colander, bowl, shaker, cup and spoon
Ingredients:
Frozen mango: 2 cups
Black tea bags
Cool water: 1/3 cup
Maple syrup: 2 tbsp.
Water: 6 cups
Tapioca pearls: 1 cup
Coconut milk: ¼ cup
Crushed ice
Instructions
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1
Make two to three cups of black tea
The first step towards making bubble tea is to make black tea. Bring a tea kettle to boil after filling it with water. Add 4 to 6 tea bags in a teapot after pouring the boiled water in it. You can now allow the teapot to cool by placing it in the refrigerator.
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2
Blend the frozen mango
Put 2 cups of frozen mango in a food processor before adding 2 tbsp. of maple syrup and 1/3 cup of cool water. Blend the mixture nicely until it forms a sauce.
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3
Boil the tapioca pearls
Grab a large pot and fill it with six cups of water before boiling it. Once it comes to the boiling point, you can slowly add 1 cup of tapioca pearls in the pot. Stir them nicely until they fall to the bottom. You may boil the pearls for 20 minutes before allowing them to sit for about 15 minutes. Once they are finished cooking, the pearls will float to the top. Pour them into a colander to drain them. You can now place the pearls in a bowl and pour ¼ cup of syrup over them. This will ensure that the pearls do not stick together.
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4
Shake
Put 1/3 cup of mango sauce, 1/4 cup of black tea, 1/2 cup crushed ice and 1/3 cup coconut milk in a shaker. Make them frothy by shaking the ingredients for about 20 seconds. You can now pour the mixture into a cup before adding 1/4 cup of tapioca pearls. Your bubble tea is now ready to be served.
