Classic Boba Milk Tea Recipe

1. Boil the tapioca pearls per package instructions. There are 5-minute boba pearls if you are pressed for time; others take about 30 minutes to boil and cool.
2. While the boba is boiling, make a simple syrup: Cook sugar in an equal amount of water over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly; then remove it from the heat. (Use less water or cook longer if you want thicker syrup.)
3. Drain the boiled tapioca and place the pearls in the syrup to start soaking up the sweetness.
4. Brew three bags of black tea in 2 cups of hot (not boiling) water for 4 to 6 minutes or as the tea package recommends.
5. Divide the syrupy tapioca into two glasses, dribbling the syrup up the sides of the glasses for effect; add some ice, then tea, then the milk.
6. Serve it up with super-wide straws so you can suck up the bubbles!

Simple Swaps:
Switch up this recipe with any kind of tea you like – matcha, herbal or fruity teas can be delicious, too. Plus, try adding some condensed milk for extra creamy sweetness.