¼-½cupboba pearls cooked according to package directions(see notes)
milk (dairy or non-dairy), cream, or water(to taste)
sweetener (sugar or non-calorie sweetener)(to taste)
Instructions
Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
At least 24 hours before serving prepare the Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate. In a 1 quart container (I use a mason jar), combine percolator ground coffee and enough water to fill the container. Cover and let sit 24-36 hours on the counter.
Line a metal strainer with a coffee filter or several layers of wet cheesecloth, place it over a bowl (I use a quart sized liquid measuring cup). Pour coffee concentrate into the strainer to remove the grounds.
Coffee Boba Preparation
Add cooked boba pearls to a glass. Add some ice (optional).
Pour in 4 ounces of cold brew coffee concentrate.
Add milk to taste, I usually go for 4-6 ounces depending on how long I let the concentrate steep.
Add sweetener of choice and enjoy!
Notes
Some packages of boba pearls packaging have directions which can be awkwardly translated. Basically, I cook mine like pasta.
Use plenty of water (3 cups or more water to 1 cup pearls):
bring it to a boil,
add the pearls and stir to keep them from sticking
reduce heat a little cook for about 3-4 minutes
scoop one out and taste it
keep cooking until it they are as soft and chewy as you like
After cooking I do a quick rinse in cold water and then let them chill until I am ready to use.