A coffee lover’s take on bubble tea.
You’ve probably already heard of bubble tea and might have even tried it. But have you tried iced bubble coffee?
In case you haven’t heard of bubble tea, it’s a tea-based drink from Taiwan that’s made with milk and contains little black balls called tapioca pearls. The drink is sometimes called boba tea too.
Tapioca pearls are a product extracted from cassava root and are chewy in texture. I’d describe the consistency of these little black pearls as a sort of cross between Jell-O and chewing gum. They remind me of gummy bears, my all-time favorite candy, although softer.
In the spirit of summer and warmer days, I am going to take your regular iced coffee to the next level by turning it into iced bubble coffee, served chilled over ice. This is a fun and easy beverage to make at home that you can enjoy throughout a hot summer day.
You can skip below to a printable version of this recipe. Or follow along right now with our step by step images. Here we go!
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What You Need to Make Iced Bubble Coffee
The Tools
- French press (we’ve been long time users of Bodum’s French presses)
- Kettle
- Medium cooking pot
- Measuring cup
- Timer
- Strainer
- Tall glass tumbler
- Thick/fat bubble tea straw (disposable or reusable stainless steel)
The Ingredients
- 1 cup tapioca pearls
- 25g ground coffee
- 4 oz milk
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 5-6 ice cubes
Step by Step Instructions
First up, prepare the tapioca pearls.
Tapioca Pearls Preparation
Tapioca pearls take some time to prepare and cook, but the result is rewarding. It’s best to cook them according to your package’s instructions.
Step 1
Fill the pot with 6 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
Step 2
Measure one cup of tapioca pearls and add into boiling water. Cook with high heat for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Turn the heat down to medium and continue to cook for 20 minutes. Stir every 2-3 minutes to prevent the balls from sticking to each other.
Step 4
Turn the heat off, put the lid on and let it sit for 25 minutes.
Step 5
Drain the hot water and cool tapioca pearls in a cold water bath.
Step 6
Mix in honey and stir gently. Tapioca pearls are ready to serve. Set aside for later use.
Coffee Preparation
Now it’s time to prepare the coffee.
Step 7
Bring water for the French press to a boil.
Step 8
Pour ground coffee into the French press. Then pour in water when boiled.
Step 9
Put the cover on and let it brew for 4 minute.
Press the plunger down slowly, applying steady pressure. Pour the coffee into an empty kettle or container and let it cool down.
Step 10
Stir milk and sweetened condensed milk in.
Assemble the Iced Bubble Coffee
Now time to put it all together!
Step 11
Scoop tapioca pearls in a tall glass. Put ice cubes in.
Step 12
Pour in milk coffee.
Step 13
Insert a straw and drink right away!
Whether you enjoy sunbathing by the pool, hosting backyard parties or simply chilling on the porch, there is nothing more refreshing than sipping this iced bubble coffee to beat the heat.
I am sure this will tickle your taste buds and hit the sweet spot at the same time while you are having fun under the sun. Stay cool!
How to Make Iced Bubble Coffee
Iced Bubble Coffee
Materials
- 1 cup tapioca pearls
- 25g ground coffee
- 4 oz milk
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 5-6 ice cubes
Tools
- French press
- Kettle
- Medium cooking pot
- Timer
- Strainer
- Tall glass tumbler
- Thick/fat bubble tea straw (disposable or reusable stainless steel)
Instructions
For the tapioca pearls:
1. Fill the pot with 6 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
2. Measure one cup of tapioca pearls and add into boiling water. Cook with high heat for 2 minutes.
3. Turn the heat down to medium and continue to cook for 20 minutes. Stir every 2-3 minutes to prevent the balls from sticking to each other.
4. Turn the heat off, put the lid on and let it sit for 25 minutes.
5. Drain the hot water and cool tapioca pearls in a cold water bath.
6. Mix in honey and stir gently. Tapioca pearls are ready to serve. Set aside for later use.
For the coffee:
7. Bring water for the French press to a boil.
8. Pour ground coffee into the French press. Then pour in water when boiled.
9. Put the cover on and let it brew for 4 minute. Press the plunger down slowly, applying steady pressure. Pour the coffee into an empty kettle or container and let it cool down.
10. Stir milk and sweetened condensed milk in.
Assemble the iced bubble coffee:
11. Scoop tapioca pearls in a tall glass. Put ice cubes in.
12. Pour in milk coffee.
13. Insert a straw and drink right away!
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Photos and article by Latte Art Guy
