Is chatime Pearl milk tea your addictions or occasional treats?
This Taiwan's most famous drink is everyone’s pastime sold at trendy shops and
almost at every street corner nowadays. However, do you know that this creamy,
delicious favorite drink of yours can be made at home?
Xu Zheng, a Taiwan reputable cook, shares his simple recipe to let get
you started.
What is chatime pearl milk tea?
Chatime pearl milk tea has been called different names in different
countries. Chatime pearl milk tea also called milk tea, pearl tea, bubble tea,
boba nai cha, boba tea, tapioca tea(to name a few) originated from Taiwan and
has gained popularity worldwide.
Either you want it sweet or savory, or you prefer milky or not, or yours
is fruit or nut, this beverage is there to serve you according to your
preference. Plus, it has chewy bouncy balls to munch on and have fun.
Moreover, there are different flavors such as black or jasmine tea for
plain tea flavor, strawberry, honey or mango for fruit flavor infusion, and
also Taro. However, this article is all about the simple classic black tea with
milk. It’s not too sweet unlike the ones sold in shops, super-fast except for
the cooling time, and almost all the ingredients required (except for boba) are
sitting right in the kitchen cabinets. Let’s dig into it!
Ingredients
1-2 black tea bags (per serving)
1 cup of boiled water
1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls (per serving)
Whole milk (or any other preferred milk)
1/2 cup sugar granulated sugar (or more as preferred)
Syrup ingredient
1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup of sugar
Preparation
Prepare the tea
Add a cup of water in a pot and bring to boil on high heat.
Remove from heat after it is boiled and add 1 tea bag or 2 for a
stronger tea flavor.
Remove the tea bag after 15 mins and leave it to cool.
Prepare the syrup
Heat 1/2 cup of water either on the stove or microwave
Add 1/2 cup sugar and stir together
Remove from the heat when the sugar is dissolved
Prepare the boba or tapioca pearls
Put 2 cups of water to a saucepan and bring to boil
Add ¼ cup of tapioca balls and stir immediately to avoid sticking
Leave it to boil for 5 mins. It is done when it is soft and floating on
the water.
Drain using a strainer and transfer to a clean bowl.
Pour the prepared syrup on it until the boba is immersed.
Leave it for 20 mins in room temperature
Strain the boba and refrigerate until when it’s ready to be served.
Assemble the Chatime Pearl Milk Tea
Put the prepared boba in a serving glass and pour the prepared tea on it
Add whole milk or desire milk for that creamy Chatime pearl milk tea
Add the syrup for more sweetness.
Xu Zheng recipe tips and tricks
- Tapioca pearls or boba can be purchased at any Asian market or
online. However, read the instruction on the packaging carefully. While
some can take up to 2 hours there are quick ones that are edible within
5-10 mins.
- This recipe is best when used or served immediately it is boiled as
the pearls start to stiffen and crunchy after 1 or 2 hours.
- Use whole milk for Chatime Pearl Milk Tea, it makes a huge
difference.
- For an iced cold Chatime Pearl Milk Tea cravings, add tea, ice,
milk excluding the boba in a cocktail shaker. Shake well for a few
seconds, and then pour into a glass filled with boba and ice.
- Experiment with other tea such as Thai tea, chamomile tea, or
anyone that you love. Come up with something new and tasty.