Description
Whether you're vegan or lactose-intolerant, this dairy-free recipe is perfect for you. While there are many ways to combine tea and dairy-free milk, this is our favorite combination.
Ingredients
- 2 green tea bags (or 2 teaspoons of loose-leaf green tea)
- 1 cup water, plus 1-2 additional tablespoons
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or other sweetener)
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
- 4 tbsp coconut cream
- coconut flakes for topping (optional)
- ice
Instructions
- Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions.
- Rise quickly under cool water and return to the saucepan. Add the brown sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of water to submerge the tapioca pearls in the sugar syrup.
- Let simmer gently until the sweetener dissolves, and the sugar syrup thickens. Cool to room temperature.
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Remove from heat and add the tea and the milk. Let steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags or tea leaves and discard them. Cool to room temperature.
- Divide the tapioca pearls between each serving glass.
- Place 2 tablespoons of coconut cream on top of the tapioca pearls.
- Add 1 large handful of ice to each glass.
- Slowly pour 1/2 of the milk tea into each glass. Top with coconut flakes.
- Stir to combine layers and serve with a boba straw.
Notes
Green tea and coconut pair especially well—their flavors complement each other. If you’re not a green tea fan, try your favorite herbal or fruit tea. Black tea also works well or you can use matcha tea for an even earthier bubble tea. Froth the milk tea with a frother for extra light, smooth boba tea.
Instead of tapioca pearls, coconut jelly or fruit jelly are great substitutes.
Any plant-based milk works in this recipe. If you don’t enjoy coconut milk, use your favorite dairy-free milk.
Have leftover coconut cream? Carefully roll them into pearls and freeze them individually on a tray. Once frozen, place in a ziplock bag and use the next time a recipe calls for coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes