Very Popular Bubble Tea Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 3 Photos

Very Popular Bubble Tea

By: skybaby 
"Bubble tea is very popular, especially to Asians, but now, more and more people from different backgrounds like the taste of it. I'm no expert at this, but I do know how to make it. It's simple but some of the ingredients may be a little tough to find. Just be patient and look for them in Chinese grocery stores. It is worth the trouble!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

1,201 Saves

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 1 serving
 

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/3 cup pearl tapioca
  • 1 cup brewed black tea
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar until it dissolves. Toss in the pearl tapioca. Cook for about 20 minutes. Rinse, drain, and refrigerate until chilled.
  2. Pour tea, milk, and 4 teaspoons sugar into a cocktail shaker. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the milk is well mixed in. Add the ice cubes, and shake so the whole drink can get cold. Pour into a glass, and add tapioca.

Footnotes

  • This drink can be turned into Bubble Green Tea if you use green tea instead.
  • If you can find it, use Chinese rock sugar, or bing tong, to cook the tapioca with.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 280 | Total Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT
reviews custom versions menus people who saved this
 

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by iheartnitz   view full review
This recipe works fairly well. However, I would recommend cooking your tapioca pearls for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2004 by TRACIC08   view full review
Definitely cook the tapioca at least 35-40 minutes. I run a bubble tea shop in Corpus Christi,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2010 by janeping   view full review
The general problem of US bubble tea is the pearls do not have the chewness we have in Taiwan....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2008 by kimbernic   view full review
I have tried this recipe several times. I found I had to cook my tapioca for much longer. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by Swaswa   view full review
As others have suggested, I cooked the tapioca for about 30 minutes. The thing was, I should...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2007 by jody1   view full review
Try this using spiced chai for a unique flavor.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by Fong Chun   view full review
Good attempt at it. Following the advice of the first review, these are my insights. - You...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2004 by KEYSOLA   view full review
Thanks skybabay.I had one bubble tea & I was hooked.Unfortunately where I live it's totally...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2010 by Vanessa   view full review
I was pretty excited to try this recipe but my tapioca pearls fell apart when I put them in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by darthotto   view full review
This drink is just wierd. the tea was too sweet for me and the pearls were chewy. I used chai...

profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
 Sample
: 
  • Meals
  • Recipes
  • Tags Menu Tags
profile image
  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  | ,
Saved on
Recipe BoxRecipe Box | ProfileProfile | ReviewsReviews
 
Recipe Box
Menus
Shopping Lists

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Play Video Play Video
Dannon Triple Threat Fruit Smoothies

Dessert or nutritious snack, you can't beat smoothies made with Dannon Yogurt.

Play Video Play Video
Long Island Iced Tea

Watch how to make this tea-free, punch-packing alcoholic drink.

More How-To and Recipe Videos »

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »

Recently Viewed Recipes

Quick Links: Recipe Box | Shopping List | More »

Top Searches

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States