Strong black tea, milk and freshly cooked tapioca pearls make a customisable drink with controlled sweetness and plenty of ice.
Ingredients
- 80 g quick-cooking tapioca pearls
- 1 l warm water, for cooking the pearls
- 400 ml strong black tea
- 120 ml milk or unsweetened plant drink
- 30 g sugar
- 120 g ice cubes
Method
- Cook the tapioca pearls until tender following the packet directions, then rinse well.
- Brew the tea strongly, sweeten it and let it cool completely.
- Divide the pearls between two glasses and add ice, tea and milk.
Beginner tips
- Cool the strong tea completely and follow the pearl packet timing; cooked pearls are best used straight away.
Substitutions and variations
- Use an unsweetened plant drink for a vegan milk tea, or omit milk for a fruit-tea version.
