Bubble Tea - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup large pearl tapioca, dried
2 cups water, room temp
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 serving black tea (bags or equivalent loose)
16 ounces water, boiling
1/2 cup half-and-half
ice (optional)

Preparation

Pour water over tapioca and let sit overnight to soften. It will be gummy in texture. Drain water.
In small saucepan combine the sugars and water over a medium lw heat. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
Pour water over tea and steep 5 minutes. Stain and cool to room temperature.
For each serving, put 1/4 cup each of tapioca, sugar syrup and half n half into a tall glass. Add 8 oz of tea and stir to combine. Add ice if you like it cold.
Traditionally it is served with a large straw so the tapioca can be enjoyed while sipping.