Homemade Brown Sugar Bubble Tea
This brown sugar bubble milk tea layers bouncy tapioca pearls in a warm caramel-like syrup with strong black tea and a splash of milk for a balanced, sweet-but-toasty sip. It’s a satisfying treat with contrasting textures—chewy pearls, silky tea, and creamy finish—perfect for an afternoon pick‑me‑up or a dessert drink.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Brown Sugar Bubble Tea, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 76
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add tapioca pearls and stir gently until they float to the top. Lower the heat to medium and simmer until they are softened and dark, about 25 minutes. Take off the heat, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add tea leaves. Let steep for 15 minutes. Strain out the tea leaves and chill the tea in the refrigerator.
- 3
Drain the pearls. Bring 1/4 cup water to a boil in the empty saucepan. Stir in brown sugar until it dissolves. Submerge the pearls in the syrup and let sit until they reach room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Divide the pearls and your desired amount of syrup between 2 tall glasses. Pour in the tea.
- 5
Add ice, milk, and sweetened condensed milk to both glasses. Stir before drinking.
- Calories 242.5 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 2.5 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 57.73 g 21%
- Total Fat 1.57 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.99 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.03 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 70.75 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 10.57 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 56.34 g --
- Added Sugars 21.14 g High 42%
- Calcium 91.42 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 120.0 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 32.82 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.46 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Homemade Brown Sugar Bubble Tea is a Chinese beverage recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Condensed Milk, Loose Leaf Black Tea, and Milk. Each serving provides about 242.5 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Brown Sugar Bubble Tea?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for beverage or dessert or snack.
- What is Homemade Brown Sugar Bubble Tea made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Condensed Milk, Loose Leaf Black Tea, Milk, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Homemade Brown Sugar Bubble Tea?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Brown Sugar Bubble Tea?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 242.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Brown Sugar Bubble Tea easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Homemade Brown Sugar Bubble Tea healthy?
- Homemade Brown Sugar Bubble Tea has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 242.5 calories and 2.5 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 21.14 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, Milk and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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