Passion Fruit Bubble Tea

Bubble tea… love it or hate it, you have it admit it is pretty darn fun.

Typically a traditional thai bubble tea is made with thai tea mix (similar to black tea) and sweetened condensed milk, along with a base of chewy black tapioca pearls. This twist on the traditional was inspired by a drink I enjoyed in New York City earlier this summer (the same trip where I pretty much went on a passion fruit binge, sparking an obsession that won’t likely abate any time soon).

The passion fruit adds a surprising brightness to the tea, slightly tart with a tropical tang that is offset perfectly by the creamy sweet tea.

This was my first time making boba at home, and I simply followed the package instructions, covering the pearls with a sugar syrup once they were tender, and you can definitely do the same (they are ready in about 10 minutes). I do recommend checking out Julie’s instructional video on the subject, however, if you are looking for a more authentic texture from your tapioca pearls. Her process is slightly more complex but the results are well worth it.

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