Strawberry Milk Bubble Tea

Strawberry Milk Bubble Tea, also called Strawberry Boba Tea, combines rich, sweet flavors with a chewy texture. This drink, made from strawberry milk, green tea, and tapioca pearls, serves as the perfect refreshment on hot summer days or can be enjoyed warm to cozy up during the colder winter months

Course Tea

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings cup

Calories 202

Author Sangeetha Vel

Ingredients

¼ cup Black Boba Pearls instant
3 cups Water for cooking boba
2 cups Water for tea
2 Green Tea Bags
1 tsp Brown Sugar
1½ cup Strawberry Milk

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Making Strawberry Milk Bubble Tea

Begin by heating a specified amount of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat to cook the boba.
Once boiling, add the black boba pearls and cook them for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they start to soften.
Turn down the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the boba pearls simmer until they are plump and have doubled in size.
Remove the cover, drain the boba pearls, and set them aside to cool slightly.
In another saucepan, heat a fresh batch of water to boiling and add the green tea bags.
Switch off the heat, cover the saucepan, and allow the tea to steep for about 2 minutes. Then, remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
To serve, spoon the cooked boba pearls into a glass, add a teaspoon of sugar (adjust according to taste), pour in the green tea, and top off with strawberry milk. Stir everything well to mix the flavors. Your refreshing and chewy Strawberry Milk Bubble Tea is now ready to enjoy.

Serving

Enjoy this delightful Strawberry Milk Bubble Tea warm on chilly winter days or chilled with ice during hot summer days. This versatile drink is perfect served cold with plenty of ice for added refreshment.

Notes

Here are my tips for perfect Strawberry Milk Bubble Tea:

Boba Preparation: Be sure to follow the package instructions carefully when cooking Boba to achieve the best texture and flavor. While I prefer instant Boba for convenience, feel free to try different types to find your favorite.
Tea Selection: I typically use green tea for this recipe, but black tea is a fantastic alternative that offers a similar flavor profile.
Sweetness Adjustment: Given the natural sweetness of the Boba and strawberry milk, I usually add just a teaspoon of brown sugar. Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your liking or even omit the sugar altogether.
Balanced Ratio: For a perfectly balanced strawberry milk boba tea, try using a 1:3 ratio of tea to strawberry milk. This mix lets you enjoy the unique flavors of strawberry milk, tea, and boba together, without any one taste being too strong. If you like, you can adjust the ratio to make one flavor stand out more, based on what you prefer.
Strawberry Variations: For a fresher, more vibrant flavor, make your own strawberry puree by blending fresh strawberries with a bit of sugar. Mix this into your preferred milk instead of using pre-made strawberry milk. This homemade touch enhances the drink’s natural strawberry essence.
Dairy Alternatives: For those who prefer non-dairy options, almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk can be delicious substitutes for regular milk in your strawberry mix, adding their own unique flavors.
Chill Your Glasses: For an extra refreshing experience, chill your serving glasses in the freezer for about 15 minutes before assembling your drinks. This keeps your Bubble Tea colder for longer, especially on hot days.

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