Mocha Bubble Tea

Bubble tea is a beverage that is said to have originated in Asia. Drinks consist of a coffee or tea based drink with bubbles at the bottom of the glass. The drinks are popular because they function as a beverage and a snack.
 
The bubbles are actually large tapioca pearls. These are difference than the pearls used to make tapioca pudding. Typically, the pearls for bubble tea are black. I purchase an instant variety that are ready in about 10 minutes. I buy these from my local Asian food store and they are also available at Amazon.com. There are also long-cook (about 30 minutes) tapioca pearls available from nuts.com.
 

Prepare
Prepare tapioca pearls according to the instructions on the package.
You will also need strong coffee or black tea. Nuts.com also has flavor mixes available.
Over-sized straws are necessary in order to drink the bubbles (Nuts.com).
 
Ingredients
Note: This recipe makes four 16-oz. servings.
1C Prepared tapioca pearls
3C Strong coffee or tea (hot is best)
6T Sugar
1T Chocolate syrup
1t Vanilla extract
1C Milk
 
Directions
Distribute pearls evenly among the glasses. In a separate pitcher or bowl combine the coffee and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Mix in the chocolate syrup and vanilla extract. Finally, pour in the milk. Place ice cubes (1 1/2C) in each glass. Pour the coffee mixture over the ice.
 
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