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Strawberry Bubble Tea


  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 ounces 1x

Description

Next time you're craving something sweet, whip up this easy-to-make strawberry boba tea. You can use store-bought strawberry syrup and tapioca pearls, or make your own to make it truly original.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 bags green tea (or 2 tsp green tea leaves)
  • 1/3 cup milk (dairy free or regular)
  • 1/4 cup strawberry syrup (homemade recipe in notes)
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/2 cup tapioca pearls

Instructions

  1. To make the tea base, bring ⅔ cup of water to a boil.
  2. Add tea bags or leaves and let steep for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Discard the tea bags and set the tea aside to cool.
  4. Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions and run them under cold water afterward.
  5. Put the tapioca pearls at the bottom of your glass.
  6. Add strawberry syrup.
  7. Layer the milk over the syrup.
  8. Add ice.
  9. Slowly pour the green tea over the ice.

Notes

Pro tip: If you want to preserve the layers while pouring the tea, aim to pour the tea over an ice cube.

Be sure to cook the tapioca pearls just before combining your drink. If they cool too long, they begin to harden and clump together. They should be slightly warm to the touch and easy to hold in your hand. If the tapioca balls are too hot, they could burn your mouth and melt your drink.

Homemade Strawberry Syrup

  1. Bring 2/3 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, and 3/4 cup sliced fresh or frozen strawberries to a boil.

  2. Once boiling, mash strawberries with a potato masher or large spoon.

  3. Strain out strawberry solids and preserve the liquid.

  4. Chill before using to intensify the flavor.

    * This syrup can be made ahead of time— store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes