Easy Brown Sugar Boba
Easy Brown Sugar Boba is a sweet, chewy addition to milk tea featuring tapioca pearls cooked in rich brown sugar syrup. This simple recipe delivers that signature caramelized flavor and satisfying texture, perfect for homemade bubble tea or as a fun treat. Minimal ingredients and straightforward steps make it ideal for DIY bubble tea enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: Approx. 40 minutes
- Cook Time: Approx. 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 4 servings
- Category: Bubble Tea, Beverages, DIY Drinks
- Method: Boiling, Simmering, Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian, Taiwanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup tapioca pearls
1 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup strongly brewed black tea (see notes)
Milk or any non-dairy milk, to serve
Instructions
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Cook tapioca pearls according to package instructions, boiling about 20-30 minutes until soft and chewy.
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Drain and rinse cooked pearls briefly under warm water.
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In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and black tea; heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves and syrup thickens slightly.
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Add cooked pearls to the syrup; stir to coat evenly and let soak at least 10 minutes.
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Serve by adding brown sugar boba to a glass, pour in milk or non-dairy milk, stir, and enjoy with a wide straw.
Notes
Use jasmine or oolong tea instead of black tea for flavor variations.
Add vanilla extract or cinnamon to syrup for aroma.
Pair with matcha, Thai tea, or other flavored milk teas.
Sweeten milk with honey or syrup if desired.
Store leftovers at room temperature up to 4 hours; avoid refrigeration.
Reheat by soaking pearls in warm water or syrup.
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