Homemade Boba Tea

Cook the Boba

In a small saucepan, bring to a boil...

• 4 cups water

Add...

• 1/2 cup quick-cook black tapioca pearls
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

When the boba float to the surface, after about 5 minutes, drain and set aside.

Brew the Tea

In a small saucepan, bring to a boil...

• 1 1/2 cups water

Remove from the heat, add, cover and steep 5 minutes...

• 1 family-size Lipton black tea bag

Note: Three regular tea bags work in place of the family-size bag.

Brown Sugar Syrup

In a small saucepan, bring to a boil, stirring until dissolved...

• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar

Assemble

Divide the boba, brown sugar syrup and tea between two tall 12 oz glasses. Fill to the top with...

• Ice

Top each glass with half of...

• 2/3 cup whole milk

Note: For a "Blondie," skip the tea and just add milk to the syrup and boba. Any flavored coffee syrup works in place of the brown sugar syrup, too.