Instructions:

Steep Tea

1. Boil water (6 cups)
2. Add black tea, star anise, cardamom, cloves
3. Add sugar (optional)
4. Boil for 3 minutes, and then remove from heat
5. (Optional) Mix in granulated sugar and vanilla extract
6. Allow to steep covered for 30 minutes – 2 hours (depending on strength preference)
7. Once properly steeped, strain leaves and spices and chill tea.

Prepare Boba

1. Bring pot of water to boil (4 cups of water/ 1 cup dry tapioca pearls)
2. Add desired amount of dry tapioca pearls and stir
3. When the boba floats to the surface, lower heat to medium and cover with lid.
4. Cook to desired level of firmness (5-8 minutes)
5. Lower heat and simmer, covered. (5-8 minutes)
6. Scoop out boba and put in ice water for 20-30 seconds
7. Pour water out, and allow boba to dry
8. (Optional) Mix in vegan sweetener of your choice (brown sugar, maple syrup…)

Prepare Drink

1. Add prepared boba to your favorite cup
2. Fill halfway with ice
3. Add desired amount of tea
4. Top with coconut milk (or nondairy drink of choice)
5. Enjoy!

Recipe Courtesy of Megan S.