Instant Boba Tea Condensed Milk (Printable)

Quick, creamy bubble tea made with instant tapioca pearls and sweetened condensed milk for a rich 10-minute treat.

# What You Need:

→ Tapioca Pearls

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

→ Tea Base

02 - 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweetened condensed milk creates that perfectly rich creaminess without any complicated syrup recipes
  • You can have authentic bubble tea ready in under ten minutes whenever the craving hits
02 -
  • Tapioca pearls harden as they cool, so serve them immediately after cooking for that perfect chewy texture
  • The tea should be slightly stronger than you would normally drink it because the milk and ice will mellow the flavor
03 -
  • Add a splash of vanilla extract to your milk mixture for a subtle bakery flavor that makes it taste even more special
  • Brown sugar syrup swirled into the glass before adding the pearls creates that beautiful gradient effect you see in bubble shops
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