Brown Sugar Bubble Tea Set – Tiger Milk Tea for 8 Servings
Brown Sugar Bubble Tea – also known as Tiger Milk Tea – is the cult drink from Taiwan: caramelised brown sugar syrup running down the glass in dark stripes, warm chewy tapioca pearls and cold milk. With this set you can make it at home in around 20 minutes – no queuing at the boba shop.
What's in the set
- 250 g black tapioca pearls – quick-cooking, soft and chewy
- 10 cl brown sugar syrup – caramel and malty, it creates the signature tiger stripes
- 8 XXL sugarcane straws – wide enough for the pearls, plastic-free
Makes up to 8 bubble teas. Preparation steps are also printed on the packaging.
How to make brown sugar bubble tea in 4 steps
- Cook the pearls: Simmer the tapioca pearls in boiling water for 20–25 minutes, then let them rest for 15 minutes with the heat off and drain.
- Caramelise: Toss the warm pearls with 2–3 tbsp of brown sugar syrup until they glisten and soak up the caramel flavour.
- Tiger stripes: Put the pearls in the glass and use a spoon to drag some syrup up the inside wall – that's how you get the signature striped look.
- Fill up: Add ice cubes and cold milk (oat or almond milk work too), pop in an XXL straw, stir – done.
Tip: for a more classic version, top it up with chilled black tea. You'll find the full recipe with variations in our guide Making brown sugar bubble tea & tiger milk tea at home.
Why this set?
- Authentically Taiwanese – the original recipe from the boba shops of Taipei
- Everything included – pearls, syrup and straws matched to each other
- Around CHF 4 per drink instead of CHF 7–9 in a shop
- A popular gift for bubble tea fans
- Shipped from Basel – delivery in 1–3 working days, free from CHF 79
Want more variety? Combine the drink with popping boba fruit pearls, browse our other bubble tea sets or find matching bubble tea accessories such as glasses and stainless steel straws.
Frequently asked questions
What is brown sugar bubble tea?
A milk tea from Taiwan made with caramelised brown sugar, tapioca pearls and milk. Because the syrup runs down the glass in dark stripes, it is also called tiger milk tea, tiger boba or dirty boba.
Does it contain tea – and caffeine?
Classic brown sugar milk tea contains no tea at all, just syrup, pearls and milk – so it is caffeine-free. Add chilled black or green tea if you prefer.
How many servings does the set make?
Up to 8 bubble teas – roughly 30 g of pearls and 2–3 tbsp of syrup per glass.
How long do the tapioca pearls need to cook?
Simmer for 20–25 minutes, then rest for 15 minutes. Best prepared fresh and used within 4 hours.
Is the set vegan?
All components are plant-based. Use oat, soy or almond milk for a fully vegan drink.