Exact quantities, then the method.
Bubble tea started life as sweet, milky Black Tea over tapioca, so a robust builder's brew like Yorkshire Gold is a natural base. It holds its own against the milk, sugar and ice instead of fading into them.
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Cook the pearls first, brew it strong and sweet, chill it, then layer everything over ice and drink through a wide straw.
You'll need
- 2 tea bags of Yorkshire Tea Gold Blend
- 200ml freshly boiled water (100C)
- 60g dried tapioca pearls (boba)
- 100ml milk or oat milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey, to taste
- Plenty of ice
Method
- Cook the tapioca pearls as the pack directs, until soft and chewy, then drain and toss in a little sugar.
- Pour the boiled water over the tea bags and steep for 4 to 5 minutes for a strong brew. Lift out the bags and stir in the sugar while hot, then let it cool.
- Spoon the pearls into a tall glass and add plenty of ice.
- Pour over the cooled sweet tea, top with the milk, and stir. Drink with a wide straw.
- Drink it soon after making, as the tapioca pearls turn hard if left to chill for long.
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Brewed with: Yorkshire Tea Gold Blend, 80 Tea Bags 250g
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