Taro Milk Tea

5 from 7 votes

I love preparing this creamy taro milk tea in under an hour. Green tea bags, taro powder, and tapioca pearls create an organic treat that my kids look forward to drinking. It is a cool, mildly sweet drink that I find incredibly easy to prepare whenever we need a quick treat.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Cooling Time30

Total Time55

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: glasses

Calories: 217kcal

Author: Anjali Shah

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Ingredients

Instructions

Simmer 2 cups of water, remove from the heat and add the tea bags and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and allow the tea to come to room temperature.
While the tea is cooling bring a small pot of water to a boil, add the tapioca pearls reduce heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
Strain the pearls, add to a small bowl and stir through the brown sugar. Set aside and allow to cool.
When the tea has come to room temperature add the taro powder, ube extract and milk, whisking until well combined.
Evenly divide the soaked tapioca pearls and syrup between two glasses.
Divide the ice between the glasses and top with the taro milk tea.
Serve immediately.

Video

https://youtu.be/d4QL7wjZGQU

Notes

My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to use taro powder instead of raw taro root for a more authentic-tasting drink.
Use a jumbo straw: so you can enjoy the delicious pearls with the tea!
Enjoy fresh: I do not recommend making boba drinks ahead of time. If I want to save time, I prepare the tea base in advance, then cook the boba and assemble the drink right before serving.
Do not forget to add ice: I like to enjoy this drink chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Vary the flavors and sweetness: If I am not in the mood for taro boba tea, I like trying a different flavor instead. Bubble tea works with almost any flavor, and I can always adjust the sweetness and creaminess to suit my taste.

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