Description
This bubble tea recipe lets the flavor of oolong shine through. It is delicious as-is but is easily customizable. You could even enjoy it hot if you heat the milk with the tea before adding the tapioca pearls.
Ingredients
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- 1 oolong tea teabag or 1 tsp loose-leaf tea
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup of whole milk
- 2 tbsp brown sugar syrup
- 1/4 cup cooked tapioca pearls
- A handful of ice cubes
Instructions
- Steep the oolong tea into hot water for 5 minutes and set aside to cool.
- Once the tea has cooled, pour it into the cold milk and combine it with the brown sugar syrup.
- Prepare a serving glass with the boba pearls at the bottom, topped with ice cubes.
- Pour the milk tea mixture into a tall glass and add a thick drinking straw. Enjoy!
Notes
Follow this recipe to make a quick homemade brown sugar syrup.
If you prefer to use a different sweetener, try maple syrup, honey, or stevia.
Instead of tapioca balls, you can use fresh fruit, popping boba, taro balls, red beans, or even egg pudding.
You can use other kinds of milk and creamers depending on your preferences. A few popular choices include oat, soy, almond, coconut milk, heavy cream, half and half, or non-dairy creamer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes