Taiwanese Bubble Tea

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1. 1Step 1: In a medium pot over high heat, combine the water and tea bags. Bring to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat and let the tea cool to room temperature.
2. 2Step 2: Bring a medium pot of water to boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the tapioca pearls and boil until softened, about 20 minutes.
3. 3Step 3: Drain the pearls through a strainer.
4. 4Step 4: Set the strainer with the pearls over a medium bowl. Add the brown sugar to the strainer and pour the hot water over.
5. 5Step 5: Stir to dissolve the brown sugar. Soak the pearls in brown sugar syrup for 30 minutes, then store the bubbles and syrup separately until ready to serve.
6. 6Step 6: Assemble the tea: Divide the pearls and ice between 2 glasses, then add the brown sugar syrup, tea, and half and half.
7. 7Step 7: Stir with a wide-opening straw, then serve.
8. 8Step 8: Enjoy!