To make the tea either add loose tea to a teapot with a strainer, or place teabag into a large measuring jug. Pour boiling water over tea and steep for 4-5 minutes if using loose tea, or 3 minutes for teabags. Then strain loose tea or remove tea bags after steeping. Set aside.

To make the tapioca pearls add water to a small saucepan. On medium heat bring water to a boil. Add a handful of tapioca pearls and sugar and cook pearls for 5 minutes (or according to the packaging).

For the iced milky bubble tea version. In a measuring jug add a few ice cubes (add more ice cubes if you prefer it colder) and pour in the cooled down tea. Once the tea is cold enough, in a large tall glass or tall cup at the bottom, add the honey and then the tapioca pearls. Pour the brewed tea into the glass or cup and incorporate and stir the mixture well so that the honey dissolves.

Then add some of the cooled down milk and stir the mixture. Now taste the drink and adjust sweetness and milk if required (add more honey or milk). Give the drink one final stir and place a bubble tea straw in the drink and enjoy.

For the hot bubble tea version, the tea and milk does not need to cool down. In a large tall cup at the bottom, add the honey and then the tapioca pearls. Pour in the hot brewed tea and mix well to dissolve the honey. Once well mixed add the warm milk and stir well to combine the tea mixture with the milk. Taste and adjust sweetness and milk if required (add more honey or milk). Give the drink one final stir. Place a bubble tea straw in and enjoy while hot.