1-First, brew your tea: Heat water to 176 185 °F (80 85 °C) for green tea or 203 212 °F (95 100 °C) for black tea, then steep for 3-5 minutes for green or 4-6 minutes for black to get a robust base.

2-Next, cook the tapioca pearls: Boil 50 70 grams of dry pearls in water until they become chewy and darken with added brown sugar, which usually takes about 5-10 minutes.

3-Sweeten the brewed tea: Stir in 15 30 ml of sugar or syrup while the tea is still warm to dissolve evenly.

4-Cool the mixture: Let the tea reach room temperature or chill it in the fridge for a colder version, as bubble tea can be served hot or cold.

5-Add milk and combine: Mix in 30 120 ml of milk or substitute, then add the cooked pearls and any optional flavorings like fruit syrups or toppings.

6-Shake and serve: Vigorously shake the mixture in a shaker or by hand to blend well, then pour into a sealed cup with a wide straw for easy sipping of the pearls and toppings.