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Chocolate Boba Milk Tea

Chocolate Boba Milk Tea Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 black tea bags
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp hot water
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking tapioca pearls
  • Ice

Method
 

  1. Steep the 2 tea bags in 1 cup of boiling water for 5 minutes, then discard the bags and let the tea cool.
  2. Whisk the 3 tbsp cocoa powder, 3 tbsp sugar, and 2 tbsp hot water into a smooth chocolate sauce.
  3. Boil 1/2 cup of tapioca pearls for 5 minutes, then rest covered for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and split between two glasses.
  4. Mix the cooled tea, 2 cups of milk, and chocolate sauce together. Fill the glasses with ice, pour the chocolate milk tea over the boba, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use quick cooking tapioca pearls for the 5 minute cook time listed. If you have standard tapioca pearls, boil them for 12 to 15 minutes and let them rest until translucent, following the package directions. The boba is best within 10 minutes of assembly, so build each glass with ice and boba first, then pour the milk tea right before serving.