DIY Galaxy Bubble Tea! How to Make Boba Tea!

tapioca pearls

🥗Healthier: grass jelly

💰Cheaper: sago

Grass jelly offers a lower-calorie option with a similar texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is lactose-free.

flavoring syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer additives.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut cream adds richness while being dairy-free.

Turn stove on medium to low heat.

Pour tapioca pearls into the pot and let them cook for about 5 minutes.

Taste a tapioca pearl to check if it's done (should not be hard anymore).

Prepare the tea by pouring hot water over the tea bag and let it steep for about 5 minutes.

Blend the tea with ice cream and ice until smooth.

Add neon food coloring to the blended mixture to create a Galaxy effect, using purple, pink, and blue colors.

Pour the cooked tapioca pearls into the bottom of a jar.

Pour in the blended tea mixture, starting with blue, then purple, and observe the mixing effect.

Try adding more ice or ice cream for a frappuccino-like consistency if desired.

Attempt to create latte art with food coloring on top of the drink.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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