Print
clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag iconfolderfolder iconinstagraminstagram iconpinterestpinterest iconfacebookfacebook iconprintprint iconsquaressquares iconheartheart iconheart solidheart solid icon

Easy Earl Grey Bubble Tea Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

4 from 32 reviews

This EASY Earl Grey Bubble Tea recipe combines fragrant Earl Grey tea with creamy milk and chewy tapioca pearls, sweetened with a touch of brown sugar syrup. Perfectly chilled and served over ice, it’s a refreshing homemade take on the popular Taiwanese bubble tea beverage that’s both simple to make and delicious to enjoy.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Tea and Milk

  • 625 g dairy or non-dairy milk (such as oat milk)
  • 4 Earl Grey tea bags

Tapioca Pearls

  • 100 g tapioca pearls
  • 50 g brown sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons water (optional, to adjust syrup consistency)

Other

  • Ice cubes, as needed

Instructions

  1. Steep the Tea: In a small pot, combine the milk and Earl Grey tea bags. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then turn off the heat. Cover the pot and let the tea steep for 10 minutes to infuse the milk with the tea’s flavor.
  2. Extract Tea Flavor: Press the tea bags against the side of the pot with the back of a spoon to squeeze out all the tea-infused milk. Discard the tea bags. Transfer the milk tea to a glass container with a spout, cover it, and refrigerate until well chilled.
  3. Prepare Tapioca Pearls: Rinse out the pot and add about 1 inch of water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  4. Cook Tapioca Pearls: Add the tapioca pearls to the boiling water and immediately stir to prevent sticking. Boil the pearls uncovered for 15 minutes, maintaining a gentle boil.
  5. Let Pearls Sit: Remove the pot from heat, cover it, and let the pearls sit for an additional 15 minutes to fully cook and soften.
  6. Syrup the Pearls: In a small bowl, place the brown sugar. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked pearls to the bowl, leaving most of the cooking liquid behind. Stir the pearls and brown sugar together, letting the heat dissolve the sugar into a syrup coating. If the mixture seems dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to adjust the consistency.
  7. Assemble the Bubble Tea: In each serving glass, add approximately 100 g of the tapioca pearls with syrup. Fill the glass 3/4 to full with ice cubes. Pour about 300 g of the chilled Earl Grey milk tea over the ice and pearls. Stir well to combine. Add any leftover brown sugar syrup to taste if desired.

Notes

  • Use any type of milk you prefer; oat milk works well for a creamy, dairy-free option.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar syrup according to taste.
  • Serve immediately after assembling for the best texture of the tapioca pearls.
  • Leftover tapioca pearls are best consumed within a few hours as they tend to harden upon cooling.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Taiwanese

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/easy-earl-grey-bubble-tea-recipe/