Description

Even if you've never tried banoffee pie, there's nothing not to love about this boba tea. It's a delectable combination of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1/2 cup water
1 green tea bag
3/4 cup milk (almond milk, oat milk, or dairy milk)
2 small bananas
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
2.5 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp maple syrup
toffee syrup (garnish)
whipped cream (garnish)
ice cubes

Instructions

Bring ½ cup water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the green tea bag.
Let steep for 3-4 minutes. Discard the tea bag. Set aside to cool.
Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package directions. Drain.
Sprinkle the pearls with brown sugar. You may need to add 1-2 tbsp of water to make a light syrup. Stir to combine. Let cool to room temperature.
Combine the brewed tea, milk, vanilla, and bananas in a blender. Blend for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and frothy.
Add a large handful of ice to your shaker. Pour ½ of the blended mixture into your shaker and shake to combine. Taste for sweetness and add maple syrup if desired.
Drizzle toffee syrup into your serving glass. Rotate the glass, so the syrup coats the sides and the bottom. Pour out any excess syrup.
Add ½ cup of tapioca pearls to the bottom of each large serving glass. Top with the milk tea mixture.
Garnish with more toffee syrup, whipped cream, and a boba straw.

Notes

Oolong, jasmine, or green tea are best in this recipe. However, matcha is a good option if you prefer an earthy flavor. Additionally, you can also use black tea. Black tea adds a slight bitterness.

Try frozen bananas for a milkshake texture.

Use caramel or chocolate syrup for a different bubble tea flavor—or a combination of syrups for an extra decedent treat!

Click here for a homemade tapioca pearls recipe. And here for a brown sugar syrup recipe.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes