Ingredients
- large Chinese tapioca pearls1/2 cup
- 2 unit
- 1 cup
- chilled very strong black or green tea1 cup
- regular or low-fat milk1/2 cup
- low-fat or regular coconut milk1/2 cup
- Honey to taste1 unit
Method
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the large Chinese tapioca pearls, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
25 minutes
2
Cook the pearls until they are translucent with a small white center, approximately 20-25 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
2 minutes
3
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of water and heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
3 minutes
4
Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the brown sugar syrup and stir gently to coat evenly; set aside to cool.
5 minutes
5
Taste the mixture and add honey to achieve the desired sweetness.
6
Fill four serving glasses with crushed ice, dividing it evenly among them.
7
Pour the coconut milk tea mixture over the ice in each glass, filling three-quarters full.
8
Spoon the coated tapioca pearls into each glass, dividing them equally, then stir gently with a bubble tea straw or spoon before serving.