Ingredients
Water (for boiling) – 2 cups
Tapioca balls – 1/4 cup
Hot water (for mixing) – 1/4 cup
Brown sugar – 2 tablespoons
Black sesame paste – 1 tablespoon
Ice – 3/4 cup
Milk (dairy or plant-based) – 1 cup
Instructions
Boil 2 cups of water in a small saucepan on the stovetop.
Add the tapioca balls to the boiling water and cook on medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the tapioca balls are soft all the way through, drain them but keep them warm.
In a separate cup, combine the black sesame paste, 1/4 cup hot water, and brown sugar.
Use a handheld milk frother at low speed to whisk the sesame mixture until perfectly smooth and emulsified.
Assemble the drink: Add the warm, strained tapioca balls to a serving glass.
Fill the glass with 3/4 cup of ice.
Pour the sweetened black sesame mixture over the ice.
Top the glass with 1 cup of your preferred milk.
Stir well before drinking with an extra-wide boba straw.
Notes
• Serve the boba while still warm for the best “QQ” chewy texture.
• Use a milk frother to ensure the dense sesame paste fully incorporates without clumps.
• Tapioca balls harden after 4 hours; always prepare them fresh for the best experience.
• Adjust the brown sugar to your preferred sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion