Low Iodine Brown Sugar Boba Tea
Total time55 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time30 min
4.5(8)
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2 servings
For the tapioca pearls
- 1 cup small tapioca pearls (uncooked, black or white)
- 6 cups water
For the brown sugar syrup
- ½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup water
For serving
- 2 cups whole milk
Chef's tipUse the same amount. Whole milk is richer, so a lower-fat milk will make the dish a little less creamy. This matters most in baking and custards, where the extra fat adds richness. - 1 cup ice
Instructions
- 1
Bring 6 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the tapioca pearls and stir immediately to prevent sticking. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pearls float to the surface and are tender all the way through with no hard white center when pressed, about 15–20 minutes.
- 2
Drain the cooked pearls through a fine-mesh strainer and rinse briefly under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch.
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