Step 1

Combine water and brown sugar in a pan. Simmer over very low heat until dissolved.

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon of tapioca flour and stir until fully incorporated.

Step 3

Turn off heat then add the remaining tapioca flour. Stir until dough is formed.

Step 4

Transfer to a flat surface and knead until smooth. Place a plastic foil on top of the dough. Flatten using a rolling pin to about 1 cm thick, then cut into small squares.

Step 5

Roll the pieces into small balls then place them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of tapioca flour. Shake the bowl lightly every now and then to make sure the pearls are covered with flour and not sticking together.

Step 6

Pour the Boba pearls into boiling water and leave for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 7

Add 2 cups of brown sugar and stir. Leave it to boil for another 5 minutes.

Step 8

Divide the syrup and boba pearls into 4 tall glasses. Tip the glass to the side and slowly roll until the sides are completely covered with syrup.

Step 9

Add milk and ice, then stir them all together with the straw.