Brown Sugar Boba is a delicious Taiwanese drink made with chewy tapioca balls, also known as boba, and a sweet and caramel-like brown sugar syrup. It's a popular drink worldwide and can be found in many bubble tea shops. 
With this recipe, you can make your own homemade Brown Sugar Boba easily and enjoy it at home.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe is great because it uses simple ingredients that are easy to find, and it's super customizable. You can adjust the sweetness to your taste, and use different types of milk to suit your preferences. Making brown sugar boba at home is also more affordable than buying it from a store, and you can control the quality of the ingredients to make a healthier version.
Ingredients
Tapioca pearls - these are the "boba" in brown sugar boba; you can find them at Asian grocery stores or online. Substitute with fruit jelly if you prefer.
Brown sugar - adds a rich, caramel flavor to the drink; substitute with coconut sugar or maple syrup for a different twist.
Water - for boiling the tapioca pearls and making the syrup.
Milk - use your favorite type of milk, like cow's milk, almond milk, or oat milk.
Ice - for a cold, refreshing drink.
Tips
- Don't overcook the tapioca pearls, or they will become mushy.
- Stir the pearls occasionally while cooking to prevent them from sticking together.
- Adjust the sweetness by using more or less brown sugar.
- Store leftover tapioca pearls in a simple syrup to keep them soft and chewy.
- Experiment with different types of milk for unique flavors.
How to Serve
Brown sugar bobais best served cold, so make sure to add enough ice to keep it chilled. You can also serve it with a thick straw to easily enjoy the boba pearls while sipping the drink. Here are three specific ideas for serving:
- Top with whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
- Add a scoop of your favorite ice cream for a brown sugar boba float.
- Serve with sliced fruit or fruit puree for a fruity twist.
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Brown Sugar Boba
Ingredients
- ½ cup tapioca pearls
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup water for syrup
- 4 cups water for boiling
- 2 cups milk
- Ice
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a pot, then add the tapioca pearls. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the pearls and rinse with cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar and ½ cup of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the brown sugar syrup and let them soak for 10 minutes.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour milk over the ice, leaving space for the boba and syrup.
- Spoon the boba and syrup into each glass, and serve with a thick straw.
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Notes
- Don't overcook the tapioca pearls, or they will become mushy.
- Stir the pearls occasionally while cooking to prevent them from sticking together.
- Adjust the sweetness by using more or less brown sugar.
- Store leftover tapioca pearls in a simple syrup to keep them soft and chewy.
- Experiment with different types of milk for unique flavors.