Mango and Tapioca Bubble Tea with Brown Sugar Syrup

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A refreshing homemade bubble tea featuring chewy tapioca pearls, sweet mango puree, and caramelized brown sugar syrup. This Asian-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, brings together tapioca pearls, water, brown sugar for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a pot. Add 1/2 cup tapioca pearls and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pearls are soft and chewy. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, dissolve 1 cup brown sugar in 1/2 cup hot water, stirring until caramelized and syrupy. Toss the cooked tapioca pearls in the brown sugar syrup and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Brew 2 black tea bags in 2 cups boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and chill the tea in the refrigerator.
  4. Step 4: Peel and dice 1 large ripe mango, then blend until smooth to make about 1 cup mango puree.
  5. Step 5: To assemble, divide the tapioca pearls with syrup between two glasses. Add 1/2 cup mango puree, 1/2 cup chilled black tea, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup ice cubes to each glass. Stir gently and serve with wide straws.

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