Description
Whether you're watching your weight or just looking to try a new boba topping, you'll enjoy the herbal-mint flavor that grass jelly adds to bubble tea with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned grass jelly
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp black tea leaves)
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add the brown sugar and milk. Stir until dissolved.
- Add tea bags or tea leaves. Let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags. Let cool to room temperature.
- Open the can of grass jelly and cut the jelly into small squares.
- Place ½ cup of jelly into each serving glass.
- Top with a handful of ice cubes.
- Pour ½ of the milk tea mixture into each glass.
- Stir to combine. Serve.
Notes
You can make the tea ahead of time and store the mixture in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Black tea works best, but you can substitute a different tea if you prefer. Green tea or matcha may make the finished tea drink too bitter since the grass jelly tastes slightly bitter.
Once the canned grass jelly is open, use it within 3-4 days.
Any milk works well—soy, oat, or coconut milk are great dairy-free options, while whole milk or heavy cream makes the creamiest boba drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes