Chinese · drink
Bubble Tea (珍珠奶茶)
Bubble Tea (珍珠奶茶) reads sweetness 6.3, bitterness 3.8 and earthy 2.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Chinese drink, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 4.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.3 · Bitterness 3.8 · Earthy 2.2 · Nutty 1.6 · Richness 1.1 · Floral 0.6
What's in it (6)
- 1/2 cup black tapioca pearls
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups strong-brewed black tea
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp simple syrup
- 2 cups ice
Time & effort: about 30 min (25 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 84.6 kcal, 6.6 g protein, 0.2 g fat, 14.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cook tapioca pearls in boiling water until chewy, then soak briefly in brown sugar syrup.
- Brew and cool strong black tea, mix with milk and syrup to taste.
- Pour over ice, add pearls, and serve with a wide straw.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.