Order or buy tapioca pearls. If you do not have an Asian market in your town, they can be found easily online by conducting a search engine inquiry. You may also find them at tea shops in some cities. Do not buy quick-cooking boba, for best results. This tapioca is usually used as a thickener for soups, casseroles and stews. Boba pearls are not the same as the tapioca pearls used in pudding. Don't make this mistake.
Prepare your tapioca according to package directions. In most cases, the process will involve boiling the boba until soft. The following directions may be similar to those on the package: Pour 2 cups (473ml) of water into a small saucepan. Add a stick of dried brown sugar to the water or approximately 1/4 cup (47g) of brown sugar. Stir until dissolved. Heat to a boil. The sugar will make the boba taste better. You can also add simple syrup to the boba while they are cooling. Add 1/4 cup (38g) of dried tapioca pearls to the water. Stir until they float on the top of the water. This can take up to 2 minutes of sitting in the boiling water. Turn the heat down to medium. Heat the boba for an additional 12 to 15 minutes. Then, remove the pan from heat, cover them and allow them to sit for another 12 minutes. You can now begin mixing your remaining ingredients for the tea.
Prepare your tea. Place 2 bags of green or black tea in a cup. Pour 1 cup (237ml) of water over the top of them to make a strong tea. Your tea will be diluted with ice and other ingredients, so making the tea stronger than usual will help to create a better flavor.
Allow the tea to steep for 5 to 15 minutes, depending upon the flavor you desire. Remove the tea bags and place in the refrigerator if you are making other preparations.
Grab a large glass. Fill it half full with ice. If your tea and boba is very hot, fill it 3/4 full with ice.
Pour the tea over the ice. Strain the boba pearls and pour them into your glass.
Add up to 1 cup (237ml) of almond milk. If you want to use regular milk, you can add up to 1 cup (237ml) of milk and 1 tsp. (4.9ml) of almond (orgeat) syrup.
Add 1 tsp. (4.9ml) of sweetener at a time, to taste. You can use simple syrup, agave nectar, honey or stevia. Mix well. If you like fruity boba teas, you can also use 1 cup (237ml) of fruit juice instead of milk.
Place a thick straw inside the glass. Drink immediately.
Finished.
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