The Google doodle, a special and temporary change to the logo on Google’s homepages intended to commemorate holidays, events, achievements, and notable historical figures, is now celebrating the popular Taiwanese drink — bubble tea. The regular logo had been transformed into an interactive game the previous day to commemorate the official announcement of bubble tea as a new emoji on January 29, 2020.
Sophie Diao and Celine You created the doodle, which features Taiwan’s indigenous Formosan Mountain Dog as well as a slew of familiar Doodle characters.
It is a popular Taiwanese drink that began as a local treat and has grown in popularity and recognition over the last few decades. It is also known as boba tea and pearl milk tea. “Bubble tea has its origins in traditional Taiwanese tea culture, which dates back to the 17th century. “However, the bubble tea as we know it today was not invented until the 1980s,” Google explained, adding that as a wave of Taiwanese immigrants brought this drink overseas, innovation on the original bubble tea continued.
As a result, how about making a tasty cup of bubble tea at home to satisfy your craving for this delectable drink? Here’s how to make it yourself.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup tapioca pearls
- Loose leaf tea
- Brown sugar or sweetener of choice
- Milk of choice
Method:
Step One: Preparing The Tapioca Pearls
Tapioca pearls are usually sold uncooked, so you’ll need to boil or soak them. Boil 3 cups of water, then add 1 cup of pearls. Allow them to cook until they float to the surface, then cook for another 1 minute. Depending on how many tapioca pearls you like, this will make enough for 2-4 drinks.
Step Two: Brew Your Tea
Next, make the tea a little stronger than you would if you were going to drink it straight, using a 1 teaspoon to 1 cup tea to water ratio. After around 5 minutes, discard the tea leaves. Chill the tea in the refrigerator until it is cool, or if you are in a hurry, pour the tea over ice.
Step Three: Seasoning
Fill a large glass halfway with cooked tapioca pearls. Sweeten the boba tea with honey or agave, or cover the glass with a simple syrup.
Pour your cold tea about two-thirds of the way up the glass. Add a splash of your favourite milk for a creamy tea. Stir the glass with your straw to blend the sweetener and milk, then drink up!