Tapioca Bubble Tea
A refreshing and fun drink made with expired tapioca pearls, tea, milk, and sweetener.
10
Prep Time (min)
15
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
2
Servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup expired uncooked tapioca pearls
- 4 cups water
- 2 tea bags (black, green, or your preferred flavor)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons sweetener of your choice (sugar, honey, agave, etc.)
- Ice cubes
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
2
Add the expired tapioca pearls and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent.
3
Drain the cooked tapioca pearls and rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch.
4
In a separate saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
5
In a glass or shaker, combine the tea, milk, and sweetener. Stir or shake well to mix.
6
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and divide the cooked tapioca pearls among them.
7
Pour the tea and milk mixture over the tapioca pearls.
8
Stir gently and serve immediately with a wide straw.