Tapioca pearl tea (bubble tea)

Preparation

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the tapioca pearls.

2. 2

   Boil vigorously 20 min, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom.

3. 3

   Turn off the heat, cover and let steep off the heat 15 min more, until the pearls are translucent through.

4. 4

   Drain, rinse in cold water, then immediately coat them in sugar to keep them from sticking together.

5. 5

   Steep the black tea 5 min in hot water, let cool.

6. 6

   Divide the sweetened pearls into the bottom of tall glasses, add ice.

7. 7

   Pour in the cooled black tea, then the milk, add sugar syrup to taste.

8. 8

   Serve with a wide straw to draw up the pearls, drink promptly.