Incidently for those new to boba (a.k.a. bubble tea) don't let its resemblance to frog eggs deter you from trying it after all it's just iced black tea, milk, and tapioca. Plus, bobas make excellent projectiles.
Homemade Bubble Tea
I found the secret to making boba a home is buying the right tapioca the traditional stuff can take close to an hour to cook so look for the quick-cooking variety.
Also when brewing your tea the goal is concentrated tea rather than bitter tea so avoid over steeping.
Here what you need:
1/2 C. uncooked instant tapioca pearls
3 t. loose leaf black English tea (or 2-3 tea bags)
2 C. boiling water
3-4 T. condensed milk (the thick sweet stuff)
ice cubes
boba tea straws
Cooking the tapioca:
In a large pot bring a couple quarts of water to a rolling boil, add the tapioca. Turn the heat down to a simmer and boil for 5 minutes. Test for doneness, if the tapioca is still firm continue cooking for another minute. Once tender drain into a colander and cool with cold water.
Brewing the tea:
In a tea kettle bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Once the water comes to a boil pour over the tea leaves and allow to steep 2 minutes. Strain out the tea leaves
Assembly:
Divide the tapioca balls into two tall glasses. Depending on your taste add 1-2 tablespoons of condensed milk followed with tea, stir well. Add a few ice cubes and drink with a fat straw. Celebrate
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