Boba Oat Milk Tea

Instructions

1. 1. Prepare the tea: Steep the tea bags or leaves with 4 cups of freshly boiled water. Let the tea sit in water until it cools completely.
2. 2. Prepare the simple syrup (if using): Add the water and sugar to a saucepan and quickly stir everything together. Heat the water on medium - high and cook until the water boils and the sugar completely dissolves. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the simp le syrup cool before transferring to a jar.
3. 3. Cook the tapioca pearls: Bring about 4 cups of water to boil and add the tapioca pearls. Stir the pearls and wait for them to float to the top. Then, cook them for another 5 minutes. Test a pearl to see if it has reached the desired level of softness. Cook the pearls for another few minutes if they are still stiff. Use a slotted spoon to remove the pearls from the hot water. Quickly rinse the pearls with water. Transfer the pearls into a bowl, and mix the pearls w ith a few tablespoons of simple syrup (to taste).
4. 4. Assemble the drinks: Strain the tea into a pitcher. Divide the cooked tapioca pearls into 4 large glasses. Next, add a few ice cubes to each glass. Pour 1 cup of the tea into each glass. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of milk and 1 1/2 tablespoons of simple syrup i nto each glass. Stir and taste the milk tea. Add more milk or simple syrup to your taste.
5. 5. Enjoy your Boba Oat Milk Tea!