Milk Bubble Tea

Name: Milk Bubble Tea
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Taiwan
Ingredients: 3 packets of black tea; 300 ml of milk; 3 tbsp of vanilla syrup; 3 tbsp of orange syrup; 3 tbsp of strawberry syrup; 150 g of tapioca pearls; crushed ice; food coloring ((blue, orange, and pink))

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Bubble tea is a sweetened milk tea served with tapioca pearls that you sip through a straw. 🧋 The black pearls must be cooked separately to get a chewy texture.

Total time: 20 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: –
Rest: 1 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.67

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 8

bubble tea

Estimated cost €5.00

Equipment

Saucepan
Glass
Colanderfine
Tablespoon
Wide straws

Instructions

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Bring water to a boil and steep the black tea bags according to the instructions. Add the milk and vanilla syrup. Stir and let cool.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

250kcal

Protein5 g8%
Carbs50 g81%
Fat3 g11%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🌈 For a little twist, you can add a bit of coconut or almond milk for an even creamier, more exotic flavor. 🍹✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

The milk can crystallize, and the tapioca pearls turn hard and lose their texture. Do not freeze the finished drink.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Brewed tea keeps for 24 hours max in the fridge in a closed bottle. Cooked tapioca pearls should be eaten within 4 hours, ideally made just before serving.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The brewed tea can be made the day before and kept chilled. Cook the tapioca pearls on the day itself.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable. Bubble tea is a cold drink. Reheating would damage the texture of the tapioca pearls and the flavor.

Variations

Flavor each glass with a different syrup: vanilla, orange, or strawberry.
Color each glass a different shade: blue, orange, or pink.
Replace the milk with a plant-based milk to suit your diet.

Mistakes to avoid

Cooking the pearls with the tea: cook them separately, following the package instructions, then rinse them under cold water.
Pouring the tea over the ice while it is still hot: let the milk tea cool before filling the glasses.
Stirring too hard: stir gently after adding the crushed ice.

Frequently asked questions

How do you prepare tapioca pearls?

Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions, separately from the tea, then rinse them under cold water. Then add them to the glasses once the milk tea has cooled and been poured in.

How do you make the milk tea for bubble tea?

Bring water to a boil, steep the black tea bags according to the instructions, then add the milk and vanilla syrup. Stir and let cool before pouring into the glasses.

How do you color a bubble tea?

If you like, add a little food coloring to each glass: blue, orange, or pink. Stir gently after topping with crushed ice to spread the color.

What kind of straw should you use for bubble tea?

You need a straw wide enough to sip the tapioca pearls up with the drink. Insert it into each glass once the crushed ice has been added, then enjoy right away.