Taiwan Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea with Matcha

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Taiwan Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea with Matcha: Taiwan Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea with Matcha, brown sugar milk tea with…

Brown sugar milk tea with cooked tapioca pearls. A homestyle take on a drink from Taiwan, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 39 minutes.

Prep 14 min

Cook 15 min

Flavor Brown Sugar

Serve Iced

Cooling 10 min

Total 39 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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glasses

4.0 oz (110.0 g)fully cooked tapioca pearls
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)strong brewed black tea, chilled
¾ cup (200.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
¼ cup (60.0 ml)dark brown sugar syrup
¾ cup (110.0 g)ice cubes
1.0 tsp (2.0 g)matcha powder

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Instructions

Prepare fully cooked tapioca pearls by boiling per product instructions; do not use undercooked dry tapioca pearls.
Drain pearls and toss with brown sugar syrup while still warm; cool promptly if not immediately serving.
Brew strong black tea, strain and chill before mixing with cold milk.
For this original matcha adaptation, add 2 g matcha powder to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
Divide syrup-coated pearls and ice between two glasses, then add the tea-milk mixture; serve with wide straws.

Tips

Serve with a spoon or wide straw; pre-cooked gel, noodles or pearls require temperature control and thoughtful choking-risk labeling.
Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make taiwan brown sugar bubble milk tea with matcha?

Plan on 14 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store taiwan brown sugar bubble milk tea with matcha?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make taiwan brown sugar bubble milk tea with matcha ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Brown sugar milk tea with cooked tapioca pearls. A homestyle take on a drink from Taiwan, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 39 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

191 Calories / serving

3.5g Fat

38.1g Carbs

3.8g Protein

34.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~382 cal · 7g fat · 76g carbs · 8g protein · 70g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.