Taiwan Milk Tea

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1. 1Step 1: Bring water to a boil. Add tea leaves or tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Strain the brewed tea and let it cool slightly.
2. 2Step 2: Stir in the brown sugar syrup while the tea is still warm. Taste-test and adjust the sugar level to your desired sweetness.
3. 3Step 3: Slowly pour in 1/2 cup of milk while stirring gently. Ensure the tea isn't overly hot to avoid curdling.
4. 4Step 4: Boil 5 cups of water, then add 1 cup of tapioca pearls. Cook them for 5-7 minutes, and let them sit for another 5 minutes. Rinse in cold water and soak them in a little extra brown sugar syrup to prevent sticking.
5. 5Step 5: Combine the brewed tea, milk, and cooked tapioca pearls in a shaker or jar. Add plenty of ice cubes and shake vigorously until the tea becomes frothy. Serve immediately with a wide boba straw.