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
- 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
- Protein 2.5 g Low Source
- Carbs 57.73 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.57 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.99 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 7.03 mg Low Source
- Sodium 70.75 mg Low Source
- Fiber 10.57 g Good Source
- Sugar 56.34 g High
- Added Sugar 21.14 g High
- Calcium 91.42 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.06 mg Low Source
- Potassium 120.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 32.82 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.46 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source
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.
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