Bubble Tea Recipe
The fashion for a tea drink with sweet balls came from Asia, after which it was loved all over the world, including Russia. Interest in the treat is growing: it is expected that in 2024 the world market of bubble tea will reach $2.63 billion. We found out what bubble tea is made of, where you can try this drink and how to make it yourself.
Servings: 1
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
- black leaf tea
- milk to taste;
- 3 tablespoons tapioca balls
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- ice
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup: mix the water and sugar in a saucepan in a 1:1 ratio, place over medium heat and wait for the sugar to dissolve.
- In a separate container, boil the tapioca according to the instructions on the packet: the cooking time depends on the size and type of balls. Make sure they do not stick to the bottom and walls. Cool the cooked tapioca with cold water. Or buy ready-made jus balls, they are sold in speciality shops and on marketplaces.
- Brew the tea for 15-20 minutes, cool and strain.
- In a large glass, mix 2-3 tablespoons of the balls and half of the sugar syrup. Then add ice and 200 ml of tea.
- Pour in the milk (3 tablespoons or to taste) and top with the rest of the syrup.
Notes
This is a classic bubble tee recipe, however you can experiment with any ingredients. Black tea can easily be replaced with milk oolong, rooibos or green tea with jasmine, coffee, cocoa or matcha, and regular milk can be replaced with alternative milk or fruit juice. You can add syrups with different flavours, condensed milk, caramel, jam and other toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 37g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg