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Cincau Bubble Tea Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup black tea
- 1/2 cup cincau (grass jelly)
- 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup milk
- Ice cubes

Special equipment needed:
- Bubble tea straw
- Cocktail shaker or blender

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Brew black tea according to package instructions and let it cool down.
2. Cut cincau into small pieces and set aside.
3. Cook tapioca pearls according to package instructions and set aside.
4. In a cocktail shaker or blender, combine the cooled black tea, honey, and milk. Shake or blend until well combined.
5. In a tall glass, add ice cubes and the cincau pieces.
6. Pour the tea mixture over the ice and cincau.
7. Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the glass.
8. Insert a bubble tea straw and serve immediately.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- Serve cold with ice cubes.
Serving size:
- This recipe serves 2 people.

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Protein: 2g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of tea you prefer.
- Instead of honey, you can use sugar or any other sweetener.
- You can use any type of milk you prefer, such as almond milk or soy milk.

Variations:
- You can add fruit to the bubble tea, such as strawberries or mango.
- You can use different types of jelly, such as lychee jelly or aloe vera jelly.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to cook the tapioca pearls according to package instructions to ensure they are cooked properly.
- Use a cocktail shaker or blender to mix the ingredients well.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less honey.

Storage instructions:
- This bubble tea is best served immediately and should not be stored.

Reheating instructions:
- This bubble tea should not be reheated.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a clear glass to show off the layers of the drink.

Garnishes:
- You can garnish the bubble tea with a sprig of mint or a slice of fruit.

Pairings:
- This bubble tea pairs well with Asian-inspired snacks, such as dumplings or spring rolls.

Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with a side of edamame or seaweed salad.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the tapioca pearls are too hard, they may not have been cooked long enough. Cook them for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the tapioca pearls properly to avoid any foodborne illnesses.

Food history:
- Bubble tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and has since become a popular drink worldwide.

Flavor profiles:
- This bubble tea is sweet and creamy with a chewy texture from the tapioca pearls and cincau.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve in a tall glass with a bubble tea straw.

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Region: Taiwanese

Taste: Sweet, Refreshing, Creamy, Fruity