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Bubble Tea or Coffee

CategoryDrinks and SmoothiesCuisineAsian and ThaiDiets#oil-free, #vegan-option, #vegetarian

Originating in Taiwan, this milk-based treat has delighted the world for a number of years. Always containing tapioca pearls, it can be made plain, fruity, or with flavored syrups and seasonings. It can even be made with coffee instead of black or green tea. It is a cold, creamy drink that refreshes and delights.

Ingredients

Milk Bubble Tea Ingredients (Per Beverage)1 cup black, green, or flavored tea of choice, cooled (per beverage)½ cup milk, plant-based or dairy4-5 ice cubesCoffee Boba (Bubble Drink) Ingredients (Per Beverage)1 cup strong coffee, cooled2 tablespoons chocolate syrup (optional)½ cup milk, plant-based or dairy4-5 ice cubesTapioca Pearl Ingredients (Per Beverage)3 cups water⅓ cup quick-cooking dried (boba) tapioca pearls1 teaspoon of maple syrup, honey or sugarFruit-flavored Blended Boba Ingredients (Per Beverage)1 cup fresh fruit (berries, peaches, bananas, etc.)½ cup milk, plant-based or dairy1-2 scoops ice cream of choice

Instructions

Instructions1

Make tea or coffee with optional chocolate syrup and set aside to cool.

2

In a medium saucepan (or larger if making more than one serving), bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the tapioca and stir gently until they begin to float to the top. Turn heat to medium and cover the pot. Simmer for 3 minutes. Turn off heat, but leave the pan covered for 3 minutes.

3

Test a pearl to see if it is soft enough for your preference. If not, recover pan and let sit for two more minutes.

4

Drain tapioca and place in a small bowl. Add your preferred sweetener. Toss gently to cover.

5

If making the fruit-flavored boba drink, place the fruit, milk, and ice cream in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add a small amount of additional milk to thin, if desired.

6

To assemble beverage, place the tapioca in a large glass.

7

Add the tea, coffee, or blended beverage to the glass. Serve immediately with a wide straw and a spoon.

Notes:

Tapioca must be used immediately, or within 2 hours. If the pearls sit for longer, they will become mushy. If you refrigerate them, they become hard.

Be creative. You can use any beverage recipe and add tapioca pearls to the bottom of your beverage glass to make a bubble drink.

Consider trying some of our recipes to make additional boba beverages.

indian masala chai

tropical sunshine smoothie

elderberry-hibiscus iced tea

brazilian hot chocolate

Enjoy!

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Ingredients

Milk Bubble Tea Ingredients (Per Beverage)1 cup black, green, or flavored tea of choice, cooled (per beverage)½ cup milk, plant-based or dairy4-5 ice cubesCoffee Boba (Bubble Drink) Ingredients (Per Beverage)1 cup strong coffee, cooled2 tablespoons chocolate syrup (optional)½ cup milk, plant-based or dairy4-5 ice cubesTapioca Pearl Ingredients (Per Beverage)3 cups water⅓ cup quick-cooking dried (boba) tapioca pearls1 teaspoon of maple syrup, honey or sugarFruit-flavored Blended Boba Ingredients (Per Beverage)1 cup fresh fruit (berries, peaches, bananas, etc.)½ cup milk, plant-based or dairy1-2 scoops ice cream of choice

Directions

Instructions1

Make tea or coffee with optional chocolate syrup and set aside to cool.

2

In a medium saucepan (or larger if making more than one serving), bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the tapioca and stir gently until they begin to float to the top. Turn heat to medium and cover the pot. Simmer for 3 minutes. Turn off heat, but leave the pan covered for 3 minutes.

3

Test a pearl to see if it is soft enough for your preference. If not, recover pan and let sit for two more minutes.

4

Drain tapioca and place in a small bowl. Add your preferred sweetener. Toss gently to cover.

5

If making the fruit-flavored boba drink, place the fruit, milk, and ice cream in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add a small amount of additional milk to thin, if desired.

6

To assemble beverage, place the tapioca in a large glass.

7

Add the tea, coffee, or blended beverage to the glass. Serve immediately with a wide straw and a spoon.

Notes:

Tapioca must be used immediately, or within 2 hours. If the pearls sit for longer, they will become mushy. If you refrigerate them, they become hard.

Be creative. You can use any beverage recipe and add tapioca pearls to the bottom of your beverage glass to make a bubble drink.

Consider trying some of our recipes to make additional boba beverages.

indian masala chai

tropical sunshine smoothie

elderberry-hibiscus iced tea

brazilian hot chocolate

Enjoy!

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