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The Best brown sugar milk tea recipe
Brown Sugar Milk Tea
🥘Ingredients
👨‍🍳Directions
🔧Equipment
📊Nutrition Facts (per serving)
📝Notes
Watch Video Of How Brown Sugar Milk Tea Works
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Brown Sugar Milk Tea

The Best brown sugar milk tea recipe

I have been making brown sugar milk tea at home for years and it is one of those recipes that my whole family loves. The rich caramel flavor from the brown sugar mixed with creamy milk and chewy tapioca pearls is just perfect. It is a treat that feels special but is so simple to put together.

This drink is great for any time of day whether you need a pick me up in the afternoon or a sweet finish to dinner. My kids ask for it all the time and I feel good knowing I can control the sweetness and use real ingredients. Plus the brown sugar gives a nice depth of flavor that regular sugar just cannot match.

Making it at home also lets you skip the long lines at tea shops and save some money. The tapioca pearls add a fun texture and a little fiber which is a nice bonus. This recipe has become a staple in our house and I think it will be in yours too.

Brown Sugar Milk Tea

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A creamy and sweet milk tea made with rich brown sugar syrup and chewy tapioca pearls. This homemade version is better than any store bought and so easy to make.

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Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Resting Time0 mins

Total Time45 mins

Servings: 4Cuisine: InternationalCalories: 350 kcal

🥘Ingredients

For the Brown Sugar Syrup

1 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 cup water

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Tapioca Pearls

1 cup small tapioca pearls

4 cups water

2 tablespoons brown sugar for coating

For the Milk Tea

4 cups whole milk

4 black tea bags

1/4 cup water for steeping

Ice cubes

👨‍🍳Directions

1Make the brown sugar syrup. In a small saucepan combine brown sugar and water. Heat over medium heat stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in vanilla and set aside to cool.

2Cook the tapioca pearls. In a medium saucepan bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add tapioca pearls and stir gently. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Toss with 2 tablespoons brown sugar to keep them from sticking.

3Steep the tea. In a small bowl steep 4 tea bags in 1/4 cup hot water for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and let the tea concentrate cool.

4Assemble the drinks. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of brown sugar syrup into each glass. Add a handful of ice cubes. Divide the cooked tapioca pearls among the glasses.

5Pour in the milk and tea. Add 1 cup of milk to each glass. Then add 1 tablespoon of the tea concentrate to each glass (or more to taste). Stir gently to combine the syrup with the milk. Serve immediately with a wide straw.

🔧Equipment

Medium saucepan

Small saucepan

Strainer

Measuring cups and spoons

Serving glasses

📊Nutrition Facts (per serving)

🔥Calories: 350 kcal🧈Total Fat: 12g💛Saturated Fat: 7g❤️Cholesterol: 35mg🧂Sodium: 150mg🌾Total Carbs: 58g🥦Dietary Fiber: 1g🍬Sugars: 45g🥩Protein: 8g

📝Notes

You can use any milk you like oat or almond work well too. For a stronger tea flavor steep the tea bags longer or use two tea bags per glass. The brown sugar syrup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.

Watch Video Of How Brown Sugar Milk Tea Works

This brown sugar milk tea recipe is always a good idea for a cozy afternoon or a fun family gathering. It is simple to make and tastes so much better than anything from a shop. I hope you enjoy making it as much as my family does.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Brown Sugar Milk Tea

1. Can I use any type of milk for this recipe?

Yes you can use whole milk for the creamiest texture or swap in oat milk almond milk or coconut milk. The flavor will be a little different but still delicious.

2. How do I make the tapioca pearls from scratch?

You do not need to make them from scratch. Store bought tapioca pearls work perfectly and are easy to cook. Just follow the package instructions and then coat them with brown sugar.

3. Can I make this drink ahead of time?

It is best to serve brown sugar milk tea right away because the tapioca pearls get hard in the fridge. You can make the syrup and tea concentrate ahead of time and then assemble when you are ready to drink.

4. Is this drink very sweet?

The sweetness comes from the brown sugar syrup so you can adjust it to your taste. Start with less syrup and add more if you want it sweeter.

5. Can I use green tea instead of black tea?

Yes you can use green tea or even jasmine tea for a different flavor. Just be careful not to over steep green tea or it can become bitter.

brown sugar milk tea recipe

The Best brown sugar milk tea recipe

Brown Sugar Milk Tea