Sweet & Chewy Brown Sugar Boba Tea (Homemade)
Easy Homemade Brown Sugar Boba Tea Recipe Using Rice Paper
Experience the delightful chewiness and sweet richness of boba tea right in your own kitchen! This recipe uses simple ingredients, like rice paper, to recreate that popular dessert beverage with ease. Perfect for a sweet treat or a refreshing homemade cafe experience.
Key Ingredients- 6 sheets of rice paper
- 150ml water
- Brown sugar (to taste)
- Milk (chilled)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, lightly dip the rice paper sheets in cold water, just enough to make them pliable. Avoid soaking them for too long, as they can become too soft and tear easily.
Step 2
Take two slightly dampened rice paper sheets and stack them on top of each other. Starting from one end, roll them up tightly and neatly. Rolling them firmly will prevent them from unraveling when you cut them later.
Step 3
Repeat this process to create a total of three rolled rice paper logs. Once you have all three, cut them into bite-sized pieces, similar in size to traditional tapioca pearls. You can adjust the thickness of the cuts to your preference.
Step 4
Now, let’s prepare the brown sugar syrup. Combine brown sugar and water in a 1:1 ratio. For instance, use 100g of brown sugar with 100ml of water. You can adjust the amount of brown sugar to achieve your desired level of sweetness.
Step 5
Pour the brown sugar and water mixture into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. **It’s crucial not to stir the mixture at this stage.** Stirring can cause sugar crystals to form, resulting in a hardened syrup. Once it starts bubbling vigorously and the mixture thickens, immediately reduce the heat to low.
Step 6
Add all the cut rice paper ‘pearls’ to the low-simmering brown sugar syrup. Gently stir to coat the pearls evenly with the syrup. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the pearls to absorb the syrup and develop a chewy texture. This step is key to achieving the perfect consistency.
Step 7
Finally, place the finished brown sugar pearls into your serving glass. Pour chilled milk over the pearls. The amount of milk is up to your personal preference. Admire the beautiful marbled effect as the dark brown sugar syrup swirls into the white milk. This homemade brown sugar boba tea, with its chewy pearls and rich sweetness, is truly a delicious treat. Enjoy your creation!
