Boil water in a pot
Add boba pearls to the boiling water
Stir gently to prevent sticking
Cook until the pearls are soft and chewy
Turn off the heat and cover the pot
Let the pearls sit in the hot water for a few minutes
Drain the boba pearls
Rinse briefly with cold water if desired
Soak the cooked boba in sugar syrup or brown sugar syrup
Add the boba to milk tea or your preferred drink