Name: Instant Pot Milk Tea Boba
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup wufu yuan black tapioca pearls; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 2 cups water; 8 earl grey tea bags; 4 cups water; 0.75 cup milk

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Instant Pot Milk Tea Boba

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Instructions

Place the boba pearls in the instant pot with 2 cups of water. Close lid and pressure valve. Pressure Cook on high for 5 minutes. Release pressure manually when finished.

Drain and rinse pearls and add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Stir.

Set instant pot to sauté and add 4 cups of water and tea bags. Bring tea to a boil and remove tea bags. Add the remaining brown sugar to tea and mix in milk.

In a glass, add 1/4-1/2 cups of pearls and mix the tea over ice.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Steep Tea at Optimal Temperature ☕
Use water heated to 200-212°F in the Instant Pot and steep Earl Grey for exactly 4-5 minutes to extract rich flavor without creating bitterness that over-steeping causes.
Cook Boba Separately for Perfect Texture 🫧
Cook tapioca pearls in the Instant Pot using a separate pot-in-pot method (8 minutes high pressure) to achieve chewy centers without contaminating your tea or overcooking the pearls.
Brown Sugar Dissolves Better When Heated 🍯
Add brown sugar to the hot tea immediately after brewing while the liquid is still steaming, ensuring complete dissolution and even sweetness distribution throughout your drink.
Chill Tea Properly Before Serving 🧊
Cool the brewed tea to room temperature first, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before adding milk and ice to prevent the milk from curdling or creating an unpleasant separation.
Add Milk Last for Creamiest Results 🥛
Pour chilled tea into your glass first, add ice and boba, then gently pour cold milk last to create beautiful layering and prevent the creamy texture from breaking down too quickly.