6 • THURSDAY, March 3, 2022
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A toast to women In this week’s issue of the Herald, we highlight International Women’s Day by recognizing the exemplary women in our IZAIAH REYES HERALD community both past and EDITOR present. I couldn’t help but think of the women in my own life specifically my mom, Juvy, and my girlfriend, Andrea, who both impacted my life and have shaped who I am today. I owe a lot to these women and I would like to share with you a drink that reminds me of them. Dear readers, I present to you, the ever so popular, bubble tea. Bubble tea or ‘boba’ is a dessert drink that is very popular within the asian community and I have personally seen its popularity grow, with many shops popping up in Calgary in the past few years. I used to go out late at night to pick up brown sugar bubble tea whenever Andrea or my mom has a craving but if you asked them, they would tell you it was me who really wanted it. Unfortunately, I haven’t come across a bubble tea shop in town yet so I tried to make some at home. First I bought my ingredients; english breakfast tea, milk, brown sugar. To combine, I heated the milk in a pot mixing in my brown sugar. Once it was boiling, I took two english breakfast tea bags and steeped them in. Then I poured the drink over a glass full of ice. The result was pretty good, but of course it can’t measure up to the store bought version mainly because I couldn’t buy tapioca pearls which is the reason why it is called “bubble” tea. But regardless I enjoyed the drink and was able to raise a glass to the important women in my life. Cheers!
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