Many people enjoy milk bubble tea, and they can make it at home or enjoy it at a tea shop. It is also sometimes called boba tea or bubble tea, and it is commonly made with black tea, milk, ice, and chewy tapioca pearls. It is said to have originated in teahouses in Taiwan during the 1980s, and versions today are often served with milk and sugar. There are many different ways to make and enjoy black milk bubble tea.
What Is Bubble Tea?
Milk bubble tea offers a sweet, delicious drink with contrasting textures. People use different types of black tea, including Assam, Earl Grey, and Lapsang Souchong. It is rare to find milk boba tea with green tea, but sometimes people use matcha tea as an alternative. The tapioca pearls can be bought pre-made, or can be prepared at home. They take a while to cook, so some people buy them and freeze what they don’t use.
Making Milk Bubble Tea
There are several different ways to make tasty milk bubble tea. First, it is important to choose the right black tea for the drink. Assam and Earl Grey are both popular. Steeping the tea longer results in a brew with greater flavor.
The most common way to prepare the tea is warm brewing. The water should be boiled to 210 degrees Fahrenheit, and then it should be poured into your teapot or other glass with the tea leaves, and most people let it steep for about five minutes. Next, add the tapioca pearls, milk, and sugar or syrup into the glass, and it is ready to be enjoyed.
