BUBBLE TEA

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Provided by Ambervim

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup large pearl tapioca, dried
2 cups water, room temp
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 serving black tea (bags or equivalent loose)
16 ounces water, boiling
1/2 cup half-and-half
ice (optional)

Steps:

Pour water over tapioca and let sit overnight to soften. It will be gummy in texture. Drain water.
In small saucepan combine the sugars and water over a medium lw heat. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
Pour water over tea and steep 5 minutes. Stain and cool to room temperature.
For each serving, put 1/4 cup each of tapioca, sugar syrup and half n half into a tall glass. Add 8 oz of tea and stir to combine. Add ice if you like it cold.
Traditionally it is served with a large straw so the tapioca can be enjoyed while sipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.2, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 58.4, Carbohydrate 123.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 104, Protein 1.9