how to make brown sugar syrup for boba

How to make Brown Sugar Syrup for Boba

How to make Brown Sugar Syrup for Boba

How to make Brown Sugar Syrup for Boba
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This is the best guide on how to make brown sugar syrup for boba. This brown sugar syrup for boba is thick, syrupy and sticky which makes for the perfect coating for boba pearls. I like to use this brown sugar syrup to coat boba pearls for my chocolate boba milk tea but you can also use it for tiger milk tea recipes. This brown sugar syrup is super fast and easy to make and adds a rich flavour to boba milk teas.

This brown sugar syrup is also great for adding a flavored sweetener to beverages and drinks like coffee. Lets get into this how to make brown sugar syrup for boba recipe and make sure to print out or save this recipe for later.

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You will love this brown sugar syrup because;

  • Its super easy and quick to make – you will be done making this syrup in under 1o minutes.
  • You will only need simple ingredients to make this recipe
  • Its super delicious – this will add much more amazing flavor to your milk teas and coffee drinks
  • Its super versatile – you can use this brown sugar syrup for not only boba drinks but also coffee, oatmeals and yogurt bowls.
  • It creates a super aesthetic tiger like stripe pattern for milk teas – the syrup creates a perfect tiger stripe pattern for milk tea.
  • It adds a Rich flavor profile to your drinks – this syrup is super flavorful and adds an extra flavor profile to drinks.

What sugar to use for this how to make brown sugar syrup for boba

There are many types of different sugars out there in the market and the type of sugar you use for this syrup is super important as it will affect the consistency and texture of the syrup.

For this recipe, brown sugar works best but you can also use;

  • Muscovado Sugar – has an amazing caramel flavor
  • Turbinado Sugar – has large crystals and is golden brown in colur
  • Taiwanese Brown Sugar – is usually less sweet compared to other sugar types.
  • Japanese Black Sugar – is very flavorful

Ingredients

Brown sugar. Of course we can’t have brown sugar syrup without the brown sugar.

Water. Hot water to dissolve the sugar.

Vanilla extract. Enhances the flavor of this sugar syrup.

Brown Sugar Syrup for boba

  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar 
  • 1/4  cups water
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

Kitchen tools you will need

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  • Jar – to store the syrup
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How to make brown sugar syrup for boba

  • Bring to a boil water in a small pan
  • Add sugar into a heat resistant bowl and pour the how water and stir until all the sugar has been dissolved.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and then let it cool for 15 minutes.
  • Store in a jar and cover with a lid and then place in the fridge to use for later.

I do not like to dissolve the sugar over heat because it can get a bot complicated with running the risk of the sugar thickening too much and turning into caramel. This is why I prefer this simpler method of adding hot water into the sugar and dissolving it that way.

Other variations of this sugar syrup

  • Add cinnamon
  • Add nutmeg
  • Add the zest of an orange or fresh lemon

How do I use brown sugar syrup other than for boba?

This brown sugar syrup can also be used in other many ways other than for milk tea and boba like;

  • Coating tapioca pearls for boba tea so that they do not stick to each other.
  • Use in coffee to replace sugar.
  • Pour over crepes or pancakes instead of maple syrup.
  • Use for making tiger stripes for tiger milk tea.
  • Used in hot chocolate to enhance the flavor.

How to store

Store the brown sugar syrup in a glass jar covered tightly in the fridge for 3 to 4 weeks. Do not store this with the boba or tapioca pearls inside the syrup.

How to make Brown Sugar Syrup for Boba

Difficulty: Beginner Cook Time 5 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 20 mins Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This is the best guide on how to make brown sugar syrup for boba. This brown sugar syrup for boba is thick, syrupy and sticky which makes for the perfect coating for boba pearls. I like to use this brown sugar syrup to coat boba pearls for my chocolate boba milk tea but you can also use it for tiger milk tea recipes. This brown sugar syrup is super fast and easy to make and adds a rich flavour to boba milk teas.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Bring to a boil water in a small pan.

  2. Add sugar into a heat resistant bowl and pour the how water and stir until all the sugar has been dissolved.

  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and then let it cool for 15 minutes.

  4. Store in a jar and cover with a lid and then place in the fridge to use for later.

Note

I do not like to dissolve the sugar over heat because it can get a bot complicated with running the risk of the sugar thickening too much and turning into caramel. This is why I prefer this simpler method of adding hot water into the sugar and dissolving it that way.

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