Description
This recipe is a great option for the entire family! Unlike traditional boba drinks, this chocolate bubble tea is not made with a black tea base. It is truly a liquid dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup water
- 6 tbsp hot chocolate mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
- 1 tbsp sweetener (white sugar, maple syrup, honey)
- ice cubes
- whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the tapioca pearls according to the package directions. Rise briefly under cool water and toss with sweetener. Set aside.
- Boil ½ cup water. Add the hot chocolate mix and stir until dissolved.
- Add half of the tapioca pearls to each glass. Add ice and divide the milk in each glass.
- Top with the hot chocolate mixture. Stir with a boba straw to combine the layers if desired.
- Top with whipped cream (optional).
Notes
Try different flavors of hot chocolate mix. Double the amount of hot chocolate mix for a richer bubble tea.
Variations and optional add-ins:
- Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to your hot chocolate mix as you dissolve it in the boiling water or sprinkle cinnamon on top of your bubble tea just before enjoying.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the milk.
- Drizzle caramel syrup over the top of your chocolate bubble tea. You can also drizzle caramel syrup over the cooked tapioca pearls as you assemble your drink in the glass.
- Sprinkle a handful of chocolate chips on top for garnish and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes