Instant Bubble Tea with Condensed Milk (Printable)

A quick and creamy bubble tea made with instant tapioca pearls and sweetened condensed milk for a rich, satisfying treat.

# What You’ll Use:

→ Tapioca Pearls

01 - 1/2 cup quick-cook (instant) tapioca pearls

→ Tea Base

02 - 2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose leaf black tea)
03 - 1 1/2 cups hot water

→ Sweet & Creamy Additions

04 - 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
05 - 1 cup cold milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ For Serving

06 - 1 cup ice cubes

# How-To:

01 - Boil the tapioca pearls according to package instructions (typically 3-5 minutes until soft and chewy). Drain and set aside.
02 - Steep tea bags in 1 1/2 cups of hot water for 3-5 minutes, then remove bags and allow tea to cool slightly.
03 - In a pitcher or large bowl, combine the brewed tea, sweetened condensed milk, and cold milk. Stir until fully mixed and creamy.
04 - Divide cooked tapioca pearls between two large glasses.
05 - Add ice cubes to each glass. Pour the milk tea mixture over the pearls and ice.
06 - Stir well and serve immediately with large straws.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses easily accessible instant tapioca pearls
  • Rich and creamy texture from sweetened condensed milk
  • Customizable with different teas and milk alternatives
  • Perfect for satisfying sudden boba cravings at home
02 -
  • Always use large straws designed for boba to enjoy the pearls properly
  • Cook pearls just before serving for the best texture
  • Let tea cool slightly before mixing to prevent curdling the milk
  • Store leftover pearls in simple syrup to maintain their softness
  • Adjust sweetness gradually - condensed milk is quite sweet on its own
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