Bubble Tea

• large pearl tapioca, dried1⁄4 cup
• water, room temp↗2 cups
• brown sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• water↗1 cup
• black tea (bags or equivalent loose)↗2 serving
• water, boiling↗16 ounces
• half-and-half↗1⁄2 cup
• ice (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pour water over tapioca and let sit overnight to soften. It will be gummy in texture. Drain water.

2. 2

   In small saucepan combine the sugars and water over a medium lw heat. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature.

3. 3

   Pour water over tea and steep 5 minutes. Stain and cool to room temperature.

4. 4

   For each serving, put 1/4 cup each of tapioca, sugar syrup and half n half into a tall glass. Add 8 oz of tea and stir to combine. Add ice if you like it cold.

5. 5

   Traditionally it is served with a large straw so the tapioca can be enjoyed while sipping.