Cold Bubble Teas - Bobabuddha

Strawberry boba is a refreshing drink for any time of year. It is easily customizable by experimenting with boba flavors and different tea bases. You can even make homemade strawberry syrup to take your boba drink to the next level. Before beginning this recipe, ensure you have a clear glass cup and a boba straw (or a straw wide enough to accommodate the tapioca pearls). Of course, you can enjoy this boba milk tea from a different cup, but you won't get the full experience. Does Strawberry Boba Tea Actually Taste Like Strawberries? Yes, strawberry boba tea tastes like strawberries. It has a rich, milky mouthfeel and a subtle tea flavor. Using different tea bases will change the flavor. Experiment with jasmine, black, or matcha tea to see which flavor you enjoy the most. The boba pearls also give flavor. Classic brown sugar boba will add a burst of sweetness to each sip. Choosing strawberry tapioca pearls or different fruit-flavored pearls will also change the taste of this boba tea. Is It Possible to Make Strawberry-Flavored Tapioca Pearls? Yes, it is possible to make strawberry-flavored tapioca pearls. These boba balls are made similarly to brown sugar boba. Instead of cooking the tapioca balls in brown sugar syrup, cook them in strawberry simple syrup. You can use homemade boba or pre-cooked boba to make strawberry-flavored tapioca pearls. Popping boba also comes in a strawberry flavor and is available on Amazon. Strawberry bubble tea with strawberry-flavored popping boba Does Strawberry Milk Tea Have Caffeine? Any caffeine in strawberry milk tea comes from the tea base. Black tea has more caffeine than green tea but less than coffee. If you are sensitive to caffeine, you may want to substitute the amount of tea in the recipe with milk. This will remove any caffeine in the boba tea and create a creamy-rich drink that tastes like strawberries and cream. Is Strawberry Boba Tea Healthy? Strawberry boba tea should be considered a treat. While strawberries are high in vitamins and fiber, tapioca pearls contain high levels of sugar and carbohydrates— too much of which can affect overall health. Some alternatives for a healthier boba tea include: Using honey or maple syrup as sweeteners rather than brown or white sugarExperimenting with low-glycemic sugars like stevia and monk fruitUsing low-calorie milk, like almond milkChoosing popping boba rather than tapioca pearls since they are lower in carbs