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- Hey, Munchies, welcome to the channel.
If you're new, or if you're not,
either way, I am stoked you're here.
Today, we are making boba,
and not just any boba,
we are making some of the most requested
boba recipes on the internet.
Brown sugar boba, matcha boba,
a classic taro boba, and strawberry boba.
Let's start by making a brown sugar boba recipe.
First, we will need a brown sugar syrup.
In a saucepan, combine water and brown sugar,
and then bring to a boil over high heat.
Then, turn the heat down to medium
and allow to simmer
until the mixture has thickened slightly,
about five minutes.
Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
This syrup can also be stored in the fridge.
It will thicken as it sits,
and that's actually what we want.
Brown sugar boba has become popular,
specifically the delicious Tiger Sugar boba,
and often has brown sugar syrup stripes lining the glass.
So that's what I went for here.
And as the syrup sets, it becomes better for just that.
For the drink itself, I boiled some milk.
Feel free to use dairy or non-dairy options
for everything in this video.
And then I added a black teabag
to steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
If you want brown sugar milk boba, rather than milk tea,
you could skip the tea bag and boiling the milk altogether.
If you do make milk tea,
allow it to chill in the refrigerator before serving.
For the tapioca,
you can make your own boba pearls,
but I do not personally do it, nor do I recommend it.
It is really time-consuming
and it's not significantly healthier.
So for me, it's worth it to buy them pre-made dry.
So all I have to do is boil water, add the boba,
allow them to float to the top,
and then turn the heat down
while they cook to your preferred consistency.
And it only takes three to five minutes.
I recommend following the package directions.
And I've linked what I used below.
Heads-up that, A, I made a lot of boba at once
for the purposes of this video and for filming.
You can totally just make a single serving size.
And B, know that this video
and the products I'm sharing were not sponsored.
I'm just sharing what I used.
The tapioca pearls are best served right away.
So once the milk tea has chilled,
then you wanna make and serve your tapioca pearls.
Drizzle that syrup down the sides of the glass.
I got these reusable glasses on Amazon,
and will link them below.
And then, of course, add your tea or your milk tea,
and you're ready to go.
The brown sugar syrup is so sweet,
I didn't need to add any additional sweetener to the milk,
but feel free to do it your way.
The tea you use really makes a difference here,
so choose a black tea that you love.
I love chai tea, personally,
so this was like a brown sugar chai milk tea.
The brown sugar syrup is sweet and delicious.
And when served iced,
it is the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day.
Next up, matcha boba.
This one is really easy.
Whisk matcha powder
into a little bit of warm water until integrated.
Then, blend the matcha water mix,
along with some milk, some additional hot water,
and honey or your preferred sweetener.
Blend to combine, and chill if you'd like.
Then, you can add your matcha boba over the pearls.
And feel free to add ice if you want it chilled.
Now, I have to be honest,
I am not usually a huge fan of matcha,
but this was tasty.
And the key I have found with matcha
is using a high-quality product.
Unfortunately, with matcha,
it does seem that you get what you pay for.
And every cheap matcha I've bought
seems to be really bitter.
Paying more, I have found, will give you a pleasant taste
that's a bit nutty and actually savory
but not overly bitter.
I'll link the one I used down below
I think matcha is best served over ice.
Next up, let's make a classic taro boba.
In a saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil,
and then remove from heat.
Add a green teabag to the milk mixture,
and allow to steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
This teabag is optional here once again.
If you want this to be taro milk boba rather than milk tea,
you can skip the teabag and the boiling.
Blend your milk tea with taro powder
and sugar or sweetener of choice.
Now, taro is a type of starchy root vegetable.
It's similar to purple sweet potato,
but it is not the same.
And if you look online,
you're gonna find tons of taro boba powder mixtures,
which are essentially milk powders
combined with ground taro.
And they have a ton of sugar and preservatives.
Delicious, certainly,
but I wanted to try an at-home version
where I could be in more control of what went into it.
Part of what I like about making boba at home
is I'm in control of the ingredients.
So I found a taro powder online
that doesn't have any added sugar or extra stuff in it.
I'll link the one I used down below,
but again, this isn't sponsored.
I just searched on Amazon.
But know if you search for taro powder online,
most are gonna have added sugar.
Since mine didn't have added sugar,
I added my own sweetener,
but I was also in control of how much.
So you're ready to serve.
Add your cooked tapioca pearls to the glass,
pour in your taro mixture, and enjoy.
Taro is a classic boba flavor.
It is almost like sweet potato,
but with a hint of vanilla and a bit of nuttiness.
It's refreshing cold,
but especially fun paired with the tapioca pearls.
So much sweet, starchy goodness.
Okay, last,
and one of my personal favorite boba flavors, strawberry.
But first, if you are enjoying this video
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This one is super simple, too.
In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries and sugar,
and allow to sit and macerate for about 30 minutes.
I find that this pulls some of the natural sweetness
out of the strawberries,
and I can actually use less sugar overall in the recipe.
Transfer your strawberry and sugar mixture to a blender
with milk of choice,
and blend it up.
Once blended, strain your mixture
and then pour your strawberry milk mixture into a glass
over those tapioca pearls, and enjoy.
This boba does not have any tea,
but the strawberries add such a delicious tangy sweetness.
I almost love the smell of this one as much of the taste.
It's like a strawberries and cream boba.
So there you have it,
four super delicious homemade boba recipes.
I appreciate you being here.
I hope you'll let me know in the comments
if you give any of these recipes a try.
All of the recipes and products I shared
are linked below for your convenience.
And I have also linked my boba video from a few years ago
if you want more recipes and ideas.
I will be back soon with a new episode.
And remember, it's all a matter of Mind over Munch.
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