珍珠奶茶，又稱波霸奶茶，是一種源自台灣的獨特茶飲，已經成為全球茶飲愛好者的最愛之一。飲料的歷史可以追溯到台灣的街頭小吃文化。最早的珍珠奶茶據信誕生於台灣台北的一家小茶館。1980年代，一家名為「春水堂」的茶館開始將黑糖珍珠加入奶茶中，以增加口感的豐富度。這種創新很快風靡整個台灣，並逐漸傳播到世界各地，成為一種流行的飲品。

製作珍珠奶茶的過程分為製作茶飲和製作珍珠兩個步驟。

首先準備原料，通常使用的是黑糖、木薯粉和水。然後將黑糖和水加熱至糖融化，加入木薯粉攪拌均勻，直至形成面團狀。然後將面團搓成小圓球。將珍珠放入沸水中煮熟，待珍珠漂浮起來時表示已煮熟，再煮約10-15分鐘，直至珍珠熟透，中間沒有硬心。

將煮熟的珍珠撈出，用清水沖洗去除表面的粉末，然後加入黑糖漿拌勻，以增加甜度和口感。

製作茶飲部分，一般選用的茶葉有紅茶、綠茶、烏龍茶等。根據所選茶葉的種類和個人口味，將茶葉用熱水沖泡，控制濃度。將沖泡好的茶水倒入杯中，加入適量的鮮奶或奶精，根據個人口味調節奶茶的濃稠度。將製作好的珍珠加入奶茶中，攪拌均勻即可。

可以根據個人口味調節奶茶的甜度和濃稠度，增加或減少奶水和糖漿的使用量。珍珠煮熟後要及時使用，否則容易變硬。可以依照個人喜好加入其他配料，如布丁、果凍等，增加口感的變化。

製作珍珠奶茶雖然需要一些耐心和技巧，但是它獨特的口感和香甜的味道讓人回味無窮，成為了許多人喜愛的茶飲之一。

Pearl milk tea, also known as bubble milk tea, is a unique tea drink originating from Taiwan and has become one of the favorites among tea enthusiasts worldwide.

The history of pearl milk tea can be traced back to Taiwan's street food culture. The earliest pearl milk tea is believed to have originated from a small tea house in Taipei, Taiwan. In the 1980s, a tea house named "Chun Shui Tang" started adding black sugar pearls to milk tea to enhance its flavor and texture. This innovation quickly gained popularity throughout Taiwan and gradually spread to various parts of the world, becoming a popular beverage.

The process of making pearl milk tea involves two main steps: preparing the tea drink and preparing the pearls.

For the pearls, start by preparing the ingredients, typically black sugar, tapioca starch, and water. Heat the black sugar and water until the sugar melts, then add tapioca starch and mix until a dough forms. Roll the dough into small balls and cook them in boiling water until they float, then continue cooking for about 10-15 minutes until fully cooked without a hard center. After cooking, rinse the pearls with water to remove excess starch and mix them with black sugar syrup to enhance sweetness and flavor.

For the tea drink, choose your preferred tea leaves such as black tea, green tea, or oolong tea. Brew the tea leaves in hot water to your desired strength. Pour the brewed tea into a cup, add fresh milk or creamer to adjust the thickness according to personal preference, and then add the prepared pearls. Stir well before serving.

Adjust the sweetness and thickness of the milk tea according to personal taste by adding more or less milk and syrup. Use the pearls promptly after cooking to prevent them from hardening. Additional toppings such as pudding or jelly can be added according to personal preference to enhance the texture and flavor.

Making pearl milk tea requires patience and skill, but its unique taste and sweetness make it a beloved beverage enjoyed by many.

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