Pearl Tea Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pearl Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 7 cups water; 1 (7-ounce) package pearl tapioca; 10 black Chai tea bags; 1 pint half-and-half; Spiced Simple Syrup, recipe follows; Ice; Large barrel straws; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 whole cloves

Servings: persons

7 cups water
1 (7-ounce) package pearl tapioca
10 black Chai tea bags
1 pint half-and-half
Spiced Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Ice
Large barrel straws
1 cup water
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves

1
In a large pot, add the water and the pearl tapioca.
2
Bring to a boil, over medium heat, then cover and cook for 16 minutes.
3
Turn off the heat and allow it to sit another 15 minutes, covered.
4
Strain into a container and add 1/3 cup of the Spiced Simple Syrup.
5
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
6
Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil over medium heat.
7
Add the tea bags, let steep for 7 minutes and then remove.
8
Allow the tea to cool.
9
When ready to serve, add 1/3 cup tapioca pearls, 1/3 cup half-and-half, and 1/4 cup spiced simple syrup to each glass.
10
Fill the glasses with ice and top with the tea.
11
Serve with a wide barrel straw to get the pearls.
12
Combine all the ingredients in a small pot.
13
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes.
14
Remove from heat and let cool.
15
Strain the mixture into a glass jar and discard the cloves and cinnamon.
16
The syrup will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cups water, 1 (7-ounce) package pearl tapioca, 10 black Chai tea bags, 1 pint half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Pearl Tea falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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