Honey Bubble Tea

This recipe is refreshing and just sweet enough with a little caffeine hit in case you are in need of an afternoon pick-me-up! The tapioca pearls are optional but do add a lovely chewy dimension to this drink. We bought our tapioca pearls from our local Asian supermarket and boiled them in a generous amount of water until they were almost translucent. Then we put the lid on the saucepan and left them to sit for a further 10 minutes before draining and using.

Serves: Serves 2

Prep Time:  10 minutes + time to let the tea cool

INGREDIENTS

• 3 teaspoons black tea/3 black tea bags
• 250ml boiling water
• 2 teaspoons Egmont Honey, plus extra to drizzle round the inside of the glass
• 4 tablespoons cooked tapioca pearls (refer to packet instructions)
• 1 cup milk
• Ice

METHOD

1. Put the tea into a heat-proof jug and pour over the boiling water.
2. Leave to steep for 10 minutes.
3. If you are using tea leaves, strain the liquid from the leaves. If you are using bags, remove the bags.
4. Cover the tea and set aside to cool a little before putting in the fridge to chill.
5. Once tea is cold, drizzle a little honey around the inside of two glasses.
6. Divide the tapioca pearls between the glasses then add in the black tea and honey.
7. Stir well to dissolve the honey before adding in the milk and ice. Serve immediately.