Description
A guide to making healthier versions of traditional boba tea with balanced flavors and optimized ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1–2 tea bags or 2 tsp loose leaf tea
- 2 tbsp tapioca pearls
- 1 tbsp honey or 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk or plant-based milk
- Ice (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the tea: Boil 1 cup of water and steep 1-2 tea bags or 2 tsp loose leaf tea for 4-6 minutes.
- Cook tapioca pearls: Boil water, add pearls (7:1 water to pearls), simmer for 15 minutes, cover and let rest for 10 minutes, then rinse in cold water.
- Sweeten: Dissolve 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar in 2 tbsp hot water to create syrup.
- Assemble the drink: Combine 1/2-3/4 cup brewed tea, 1/4 cup milk, 1-2 tbsp syrup, and 2 tbsp pearls. Stir and add ice if desired.
Notes
Ensure pearls are cooked properly to maintain a chewy texture. Adjust sweetness based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew and Assemble
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg