1. Combine strawberries 1/2 cup water and sugar in a pot, stir and place over medium heat. 
2. Bring to a boil and begin to smash the strawberries with a potato masher or a fork, cook for an additional 3-4 minutes after reaching a boil then remove from heat. 
3. Strain the strawberry syrup through a mesh sieve into a large measuring cup with a spout. Allow to cool then transfer to a jar for storage.

Tea recipe

1. Steep tea bags in 1 cup boiling water for 5 minutes, remove tea bags. 
2. While the tea steeps, add the boba to a small pot and cover with water by about an inch. Bring to a boil and cook until the boba float. Then strain out the water. 
3. Add desired amount of strawberry syrup to the tea (3-4 tbsp is what I use). Then add the boba. 
4. Fill drinking glass with ice and pour tea over the ice. 
5. If you want to add milk, add it before pouring over ice. I add 1/4 – 1/3 cup of whole milk to mine. 
6. Garnish with fresh mint and more strawberries if desired. 
7. Enjoy!