Description
Enjoy the taste of summer any time of the year! This recipe comes together quickly and is always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 green tea bag
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
- 2 tbsp sugar, divided (white, coconut, or brown sugar)
- 1 cup mango nectar or juice
- 1/2 cup milk (oat milk is our top choice)
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and add the green tea. Let steep for 3-5 minutes.
- While the tea is steeping, cook the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions.
- Strain the tapioca pearls through a strainer and rinse them with cold water. Move them to a bowl and sprinkle them with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir to coat.
- Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the bottom of a large glass. Add ice if using.
- Pour mango juice over the top, followed by tea and milk.
- Stir to combine the layers. Add 1 tablespoon of sweetener, if desired.
Notes
You can use fresh mango instead of mango juice. Blend 1 cup of fresh mango and the milk in a blender and pour over the tapioca pearls as directed in step 5. If you can’t find mango or mango juice, you can use mango-apple or any other mango juice combination. Try to choose one without added sugars and ingredients.
For added sweetness, soak the tapioca pearls in a simple syrup rather than sprinkling sweetener over them.
Remember, tapioca pearls come in different flavors. Strawberry tapioca pearls will compliment the mango flavor. Using a boba straw will help you to enjoy the combined flavors in your mouth.
Experiment with different add-ins like popping boba or jellies. Choose a fruit flavor that compliments the mango, like apple, peach, or strawberry. You can even use mango boba for a more intense mango taste!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes