Description
Craving the signature taste of Ding Tea but want to make it at home? 🍵✨ This homemade bubble tea recipe brings you the same creamy, flavorful goodness with chewy tapioca pearls and customizable sweetness. Whether you love classic black milk tea, fruity green tea variations, or trendy brown sugar boba, this recipe lets you recreate the magic in your own kitchen. Perfect for boba lovers looking for an authentic, refreshing treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 black tea bags (or green tea for a lighter version)
- 1 ½ cups hot water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- ½ cup whole milk (or oat milk for dairy-free)
For the Tapioca Pearls (Boba):
- ½ cup dried tapioca pearls
- 4 cups water (for boiling)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for syrup)
For Assembly:
- Ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon honey or simple syrup (optional)
- Wide straw for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Brew the Tea
- Bring 1 ½ cups of water to a boil and steep the black tea bags for about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and stir in brown sugar while the tea is still warm. Let it cool to room temperature.
Step 2: Prepare the Tapioca Pearls
- In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- Add tapioca pearls, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Boil for 5-7 minutes or until they become soft and chewy.
- Drain and rinse the pearls under cold water. Toss them in 2 tablespoons brown sugar to keep them from sticking together.
Step 3: Assemble Your Bubble Tea
- In a tall glass, add ¼ cup of cooked tapioca pearls at the bottom.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the brewed tea and top it with ½ cup of milk. Stir gently to combine.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle in honey or simple syrup before stirring.
- Serve with a wide straw and enjoy your homemade Ding Tea-inspired bubble tea! 🍹
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- Experiment with flavors by using jasmine tea, oolong tea, or matcha instead of black tea.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with oat, almond, or coconut milk.
- Make it extra fancy by blending the tea with ice for a slushy version!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Beverages
- Method: Brewing, Mixing
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg