Instant Boba Tea with Condensed Milk (Printable)

Quick 10-minute bubble tea with instant tapioca pearls and sweetened condensed milk. Creamy, indulgent, and perfect for two servings.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook tapioca pearls according to package directions, boiling for 3-5 minutes until tender and chewy. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Steep tea bags in hot water for 3-5 minutes. Remove tea bags and allow tea to cool slightly before combining with other ingredients.
03 - Combine brewed tea, sweetened condensed milk, and cold milk in a pitcher or large bowl. Stir vigorously until completely incorporated and smooth.
04 - Distribute cooked tapioca evenly between two tall glasses. Add ice cubes to each glass, then pour the milk tea mixture over the pearls and ice.
05 - Stir thoroughly before drinking. Serve immediately with wide straws to accommodate tapioca pearls.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweetened condensed milk creates this incredibly velvety texture that coats your tongue in a way regular sugar never could.
  • You can whip this up in less than 10 minutes when that bubble tea craving hits, no driving or delivery fees needed.
02 -
  • Those pearls harden quickly once cooled, so this isnt a make-ahead drink – consume within 30 minutes for the best texture experience.
  • If your condensed milk is too thick to mix easily, warming it for 10 seconds in the microwave makes it blend seamlessly into your tea.
03 -
  • For an extra special touch, make a brown sugar syrup to coat the pearls before adding them to your glass – this creates that caramelized boba you get at premium shops.
  • The very best texture comes from consuming the drink within 20 minutes of making it, as the ice dilutes perfectly and the pearls are at peak chewiness.
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