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Simple Okinawa Milk Tea Recipe
Okinawa Milk Tea can be made in no time. And remember, if you don't have the kokuto sugar you can always try coconut palm sugar as well. However, it's important to know that you can order kokuto sugar online on sites like Amazon and eBay.
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Prep Time
7
minutes
mins
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
Japanese
Servings
2
Calories
250
kcal
Equipment
Tea Kettle
Whisk
Tea cups (or coffee cups)
Soup Pot
Bubble tea straws
optional
Spoon
Ingredients
3
tbsp
loose-leaf Assam tea
6
cups
water
1 ½
cups
milk
3
ounces
Okinawa brown sugar
(kokuto)
4
tbsp
tapioca pearls
Instructions
Add the two cups of water and kokuto sugar and place the stovetop on low to low-medium heat.
Once the pot starts simmering and the sugar has completely melted, reduce the heat to low.
Make sure that the sauce is thick and sticky before moving into an unheated stovetop.
In a separate pot or saucepan add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
Next, pour in the tapioca pearls and bring them to a boil for about 4-6 minutes, or until they're soft.
Drain the pearls in a strainer and then add them to your syrup mixture-- which should still be warm.
Bring two cups of water to a boil. Then, place your tea leaves in the kettle, letting them brew for anywhere from 3-5 minutes.
Next, strain the leaves and pour the tea and your cup.Add the milk and stir it into the tea.
Add the syrup mixture with the pearls, about half an ounce at a time to add sweetness.
Nutrition
Calories:
250
kcal