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Brown Sugar Boba

Brown Sugar Boba Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup dried large tapioca pearls (boba)
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • Ice cubes
  • Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the boba, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until translucent and chewy. Drain and rinse.
  2. Combine brown sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until syrupy.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in the cooked boba, and let sit for a few minutes.
  4. Fill two glasses with ice, spoon in the boba and syrup, and pour the milk on top. Serve with a wide straw.

Notes

If you like the drink less sweet, start with 2 tablespoons of the syrup in the glass and add more after tasting. The boba will soak up the rest of the syrup while they sit.