Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare the first brown sugar syrup

   In a pan, add 2-3 spoons of brown sugar and 4-5 spoons of water. Stir continuously until the brown sugar melts completely and forms a syrup consistency.

2. 2.Make the sabudana dough

   Gradually add 4-5 spoons of sabudana powder to the melted brown sugar syrup, one spoon at a time. Mix continuously to avoid lumps, until a thick dough forms.

3. 3.Add cocoa powder

   Turn off the stove and transfer the sabudana dough to a bowl. Add 1 spoon of cocoa powder (you can use 2 spoons for a richer chocolate flavor and darker color) and mix well until fully incorporated into the dough.

4. 4.Knead and divide the dough

   Let the dough cool slightly so it's comfortable to handle. Knead it for a few minutes until it becomes smooth. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.

5. 5.Roll and cut the pearls

   Take one part of the dough and roll it into a thin, long cylindrical shape. Using a knife, cut the log into small, bite-sized pieces. For a more 'perfect' boba shape, cut them even smaller than shown in the video. Repeat this process for all dough parts.

6. 6.Coat the pearls with cornflour

   Place the cut boba pearls on a plate and sprinkle generously with cornflour. Gently toss or roll the pearls to ensure each one is fully coated with cornflour. This prevents them from sticking together.

7. 7.Boil the boba pearls

   Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the cornflour-coated boba pearls to the boiling water. Let them boil for 15-20 minutes until they become translucent and soft.

8. 8.Strain and rinse

   Turn off the stove. Strain the boiled boba pearls using a sieve. Rinse them immediately with a glass of cold water to remove excess starch and prevent them from sticking.

9. 9.Prepare the second brown sugar syrup

   In a separate pan, add 2 spoons of brown sugar and 2-3 spoons of water. Heat until the sugar dissolves and forms a syrup.

10. 10.Combine pearls with syrup

    Add the strained and rinsed boba pearls to the brown sugar syrup. Mix well for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the pearls are fully coated and absorb the syrup for flavor.

11. 11.Assemble the bubble tea

    Drizzle 2-3 spoons of chocolate syrup (optional, for decoration and extra flavor) inside a glass. Add a desired amount of the prepared boba pearls to the glass.

12. 12.Add milk and ice

    Pour 1 glass of milk into the glass. Add 2-3 ice cubes to chill the drink.

13. 13.Serve

    Stir well with a straw to combine all ingredients and enjoy your delicious homemade bubble tea.