This super simple & refreshing peach bubble tea is based on a peach syrup you can make yourself in 10 minutes. No fancy ingredients are required for this fruity twist on the beloved milk tea.
After so much success with my strawberry milk tea, I decided to give this popular drink a peachy spin! And oh boy, it worked! This recipe uses real fruit juice and might just be my favorite boba flavor of all time.
And what's even better, it's way cheaper than buying it from a vendor (like Gong Cha, Ding Tea, Chatime, Tastea, Starbucks, etc).
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💌 Why I Love This Recipe
- Uses REAL, fresh peaches
- 5 ingredients only
- Simple steps
- Refreshing fruity flavors
- Gorgeous color
- Steps explained with photos
Plus, you'll have both cups and metric measurements to choose from!
🍑 Ingredients
These are the simple ingredients you'll need to make your vibrant & satisfying peach milk tea.
Ingredient Details
Milk - My favorite choices are almond or oat milk. Coconut, soy, pea, or any other milk of your choice will work too.
Peaches - It's super important to use RIPE peaches. If the peaches are firm, they are not ready yet.
Tea - I recommend black tea - it pairs so well with peaches. Alternatively, you could use green, oolong, Assam, herbal, or even fruit tea. Tea bags or loose-leaf tea are both fine.
Tapioca (boba) balls - Use quick-cooking tapioca pearls. They're ready within a few minutes. Boba pearls can be found online or in your local Asian supermarket.
Sugar - I used light brown sugar - it adds a slightly caramel-like flavor while not turning the drink too dark brown.
Want to DOUBLE up on the peach flavor? Use a peach-flavored fruit tea!
🥄 Tools
- 2 tall glasses
- 1 small saucepan
- Sieve/strainer
- Blender (immersion blender works too)
- Knife and chopping board
- Wide straws - optional
⏲️ Steps
Wondering how to make peach milk tea? It's a straightforward process that you almost can't mess up!
HINT - This is just a QUICK visual overview. Detailed instructions & exact quantities are waiting for you in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
1. Add loose-leaf tea or a tea bag to a mug of boiling hot water. Let steep & set aside to cool.
2. Add sliced peaches, water & sugar to a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes and blend until smooth.
3. Add tapioca pearls to a pan of boiling hot water. Boil for 3-5 minutes, then drain.
4. Immediately pour half of the peach syrup on top. Stir well.
5. Fill 2 glasses with ice cubes. Divide balls (with syrup) between two glasses.
6. Add tea, milk & the remaining syrup.
That's it! All that's left to do now is to enjoy your peach boba!
💡 Expert Tips
- Always taste the drink before serving & adjust to taste.
- Everybody enjoys their bubble milk tea differently - you can add more milk, tea, sugar, etc.
- Don't worry if the drink separates a little. Just stir it with a straw before sipping.
- Use herbal teas or decaf black tea for a caffeine-free version.
- Serve immediately - don't let it stand at room temperature for too long.
- When making boba pearls, follow the instructions on the packaging. While I do provide general instructions, they usually vary slightly by brand!
- Use a liquid sweetener like maple syrup, agave syrup, or honey if desired.
- Instead of tapioca pearls, you can use coconut jelly, aloe vera jelly, popping boba pearls, etc.
❓FAQ
It's sweet, fruity & refreshing.
The final taste and level of creaminess will depend on several factors such as:
- the tea you are using
- the milk you are using
- how ripe the peaches are
Yes! As long as you are using non-dairy milk this peach bubble tea recipe is both vegan and gluten-free.
There are approx. 285 calories in one portion.
This is an estimate only.
🍫 Variations
In the mood to experiment?
The best part of this recipe is that it allows endless options for letting your creative juices flow!
Here are some great tried & tested additions that work SO well:
- OOLONG Peach Bubble Tea: Oolong will add a gentle floral, fruity & grassy flavor.
- GREEN TEA Peach Bubble Tea: If you love green tea, you will adore this combo!
- MATCHA Peach Bubble Tea: Packed with antioxidants, matcha can be used instead of black tea for a grassy, nutty & earthy undertone.
- MANGO Peach Bubble Tea: Halve the amount of homemade peach syrup and replace it with mango juice.
You can also decorate it with your favorite toppings such as:
- Peach slices
- Lavender
- Whipped cream
🍵 Serving
To serve COLD
Grab your favorite tall glass and fill it full of ice cubes or crushed ice.
Add pearls, peach syrup, tea & milk. Taste & adjust to taste, adding more sweetener if required.
Decorate with some ripe peach slices if desired.
To serve HOT
Leave out the ice cubes and serve with piping hot milk and tea.
📦 Storage
To store - Place peach milk tea (with no pearls and no ice) in an airtight container. Keep it in the fridge for up to 48 hours.
Once you're ready to store it, just add freshly brewed pearls and ice.
Remember to store tapioca pearls separately in the fridge. It's important to SOAK them in syrup or else they will dry out.
You can either use the homemade peach syrup from this recipe or any other simple syrup or sweetener.
They will keep in the fridge for about 2 days.
🍹 More Boba Recipes
There are SO many bubble tea recipes waiting for you on this blog!
Got any questions about making this recipe? My comments section is ALWAYS open to any questions.
Made this peach milk tea? If you made this recipe it would mean a LOT to me if you could leave a comment & star rating below - seeing your comments always makes my day!
🍴Recipe
Peach Bubble Milk Tea - Boba
EQUIPMENT
- 2 glasses
- 1 small saucepan
- Sieve/strainer
- Blender or immersion blender
- Knife and chopping board
- Large straw optional
INGREDIENTS
Peach Syrup
- 2 peaches ripe & sliced
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
Milk Tea
- 1 bag tea green, black, fruit
- ½ cup (76 g) quick-cooking tapioca pearls also known as boba pearls, tapioca balls
- 1 cup (235 ml) milk of choice I used unsweetened oat milk
Optional
- plenty of ice if serving cold
INSTRUCTIONS
Peach Syrup
- Add sliced peaches, 1 cup (235ml) of water & sugar to a saucepan.2 peaches, 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- Bring to boil, lower the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Once the peaches have softened, remove them from heat.
- Blend until smooth. Pour the syrup through a sieve into a bowl.
- Use a fork to squish out any remaining liquid stuck to the sieve.
Milk Tea
- In a mug, combine 1 cup (235ml) of boiling water with tea. Steep for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.1 bag tea
- Add tapioca pearls to a pan full of boiling hot water.½ cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
- Let simmer for about 5-6 minutes. If you want the pearls to be softer, cook them for longer. If you want them chewier, cook them for less long.
- Remove from heat and strain through a sieve. If you don't have a sieve, simply scoop out the balls with a spoon.
- Immediately soak them in half of the peach syrup. Stir & set aside.
- To serve, ensure the peach syrup & tea have cooled down.
- Divide tapioca balls between 2 glasses. Fill the glasses with ice. Then add tea, milk, and the remaining peach syrup.1 cup milk of choice, plenty of ice
Notes
- Don't worry if the drink separates a little. Just stir it with a straw before sipping.
- Use herbal teas or decaf black tea for a caffeine-free version.
- Serve it immediately - don't let it stand at room temperature for too long.
- When making boba pearls, follow the instructions on the packaging. While I do provide general instructions, they might vary slightly by brand!
- Use a liquid sweetener like maple syrup, agave syrup, or honey if desired.
- Instead of tapioca pearls, you can use coconut jelly, aloe vera jelly, popping boba pearls, etc.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: The nutritional information above is calculated automatically. The author of this post cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of this data.
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