Description
A delightful and nostalgic homemade Boba Milk Tea recipe that combines the chewiness of tapioca pearls with the sweetness of tea and milk. Perfect for a cozy afternoon or a fun gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Black or green tea (Brewed and chilled)
- ½ cup Milk (whole milk, almond milk, or oat milk)
- 2 tbsp Sweetener (sugar, honey, or conden)
- ½ cup Tapioca pearls
- 4 cups Water (for boiling pearls)
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar (for syrup)
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Brew 2 cups of strong black or green tea. Let it cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator.
- Cook the Tapioca Pearls: Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan. Add tapioca pearls and stir to prevent sticking. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until soft and chewy. Drain and soak in brown sugar syrup.
- Assemble the Drink: In a glass, add 2 tbsp of tapioca pearls, ½ cup milk, and ½ cup chilled tea. Add sweetener to taste and fill with ice. Mix well.
- Serve: Use a wide boba straw and enjoy your homemade boba milk tea!
Notes
Adjust the sweetness according to your taste. The recipe can easily be made lighter by using green tea instead of black tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg