Why do it bubble tea house?
Make your bubble tea home is taking back control. You choose the ingredients, you measure the sugar as you wish, you adapt the recipe to your desires – or to your dietary constraints. Without forgetting that you can bet on better quality products.
And honestly? With a good method and a well-chosen tea, the result has nothing to envy of specialized salons.
What is a bubble tea, exactly?
Basically, it's simple: brewed tea, milk or syrup, and tapioca pearls. It’s these little soft, slightly sweet balls that give the drink its special texture — and its name.
Since its Taiwanese origins, the bubble tea has evolved a lot. Today there are milky, fruity, lactose-free, and even tea-free versions. But what doesn't change is the importance of the base: properly brewed tea makes all the difference.
The ingredients for a bubble tea successful house
No need for a long list. What matters is the quality of each element and their balance.
Tea, first. A black tea gives a full-bodied and deep base. A green tea brings more freshness. A scented tea allows for more creative recipes, particularly fruity ones.
The pearls. Tapioca pearls are the great classic, but be careful when cooking. For a lighter, no-cook alternative, popping boba is a great option.
The sweetener. cane sugar, syrup, honey or agave syrup: you dose exactly what you need.
Milk or its alternative. Classic milk or plant-based milks (almond, oat, coconut). Each option changes the texture and roundness.
The recipe step by step
1. Tea Heat the water to the correct temperature depending on the variety used. Infuse, remove the leaves, then let cool.
2. Assembly Place the pearls at the bottom of the glass, add ice cubes, pour in the cold tea, then the milk or syrup. Mix gently and serve with a wide straw.
Variations to try
Fruity version : green tea + syrup or fruit puree (mango, strawberry, peach). Fresh and light.
Version matcha : more vegetal and creamy, especially with vegetable milk and green tea matcha.
Lactose-free version : plant-based milks integrate perfectly, without compromising on taste.
Some tips so as not to miss your bubble tea
Always taste before serving to adjust sugar or dilution. And never underestimate the choice of tea: it is what structures the entire drink.
Why use tea Kusmi Tea ?
Teas Kusmi Tea offer aromatic richness and excellent cold hold, ideal for bubble tea. Result: more balanced recipes without bitterness.
A good tea makes the difference between bubble tea simply sweet and a bubble tea really mastered.