Description
You won’t miss the milk in this vegan boba recipe. It is equally as creamy and delicious. This is a plain, traditional version, but you can tweak this recipe and add different flavors, powders, or fruits.
Ingredients
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- 3 black tea bags (or tea of your choice)
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
- 1 1/2 tbsp sweetener mixed with 2 tbsp water (maple syrup is a great vegan option)
- 3 tbsp non-dairy creamer
- ice
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil. Then remove from heat and add your tea bags. Steep the bags for approximately 5 minutes. Set the tea aside to cool.
- Cook the boba pearls according to the package instructions.
- Once the pearls are cooked, add 2 tbsp of water and your sweetener of choice. Stir over low heat until the sweetener dissolves in the water. Let the pearls cool to room temperature.
- Mix the non-dairy creamer with the tea.
- Split the boba pearls into two glasses, add ice, and then pour the tea into each glass.
Notes
Black tea is the traditional base for boba milk tea, but oolong, matcha, and green tea are also popular options.
If you prefer to make homemade tapioca pearls, click here to check out Boba Buddha’s recipe.
Remember, you can always tweak the amount of each ingredient to your liking. If you want a less creamy drink, lessen the creamer. If you want it to be sweeter, add more sweetener. It may take some trial and error, but after a while, you will find a balance that is to your liking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes