Milk Tea Tapioca

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse tapioca, cover with water, and soak for 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Boil 2 1/2 cups water and steep 4 tea bags.
3. 3
   After 10 minutes, drain tapioca and let rest for 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Just before the tapioca has finished resting, remove tea bags and pour tea, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 cup Half & Half into a pot and heat until boiling.
5. 5
   Reduce to a simmer and add pearls.
6. 6
   Stir tapioca to heat evenly and prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.
7. 7
   The pudding will be done when the pearls are almost all translucent, with the slightest bit of white in a handful of balls, about 5-10 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Add remaining 1 cup of Half & Half.
10. 10
    Chill until ready to serve.