No. The syrup used in boba tea is much ticker than the simple syrup. The simple syrup made with brown sugar, or any type of sugar is thin and runny. It is made with an equal quantity of sugar and water. This means in 2 cups of water we add 2 cups of brown sugar. Whereas to flavor boba, the thicker and denser syrup is used. That is what this recipe is aiming to teach.