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    Home » Vegan Recipes

    Rose Bubble Milk Tea - Boba

    Published: May 18, 2021 · Modified: May 18, 2022 by Tajda Ferko This post may contain affiliate links

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    Easy rose bubble milk tea with tapioca (boba) pearls and a hint of aromatic rose water! You'll need only 5 ingredients for this classic & fruity boba!

    A glass filled with bubble tea and rose petals sprinkled on top.

    After much success with my mango, strawberry & Okinawa milk tea, I now present you with the GORGEOUS rose boba milk tea!

    Jump to:
    • 💌 Why Choose This Recipe
    • 🥛 Ingredients
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • ⏲️ Steps
    • 💡 Pro Tips
    • ❓FAQ
    • 🍫 Variations
    • 🍵 Serving
    • 📦 Storage
    • 🍹 Other Boba Recipes
    • 🍴Recipe
    • Rose Bubble Milk Tea - Boba

    💌 Why Choose This Recipe

    • SUPER quick!
    • The perfect ratio of rose water to milk
    • No need to make or buy rose syrup
    • Make it with green, black, oolong, or herbal tea
    • Can be infused with matcha too
    • So versatile & easy to customize
    • 5 ingredients only
    • Looks impressive

    Plus, I prepared expert tips & step-by-step photos below. Even if you've never made rose milk boba before, you can follow this recipe & nail it in your first go.

    TIP - Many rose milk boba recipes require you to make your own rose syrup. Because I wanted to keep this as SIMPLE as possible, I simply used rose water. It's cheaper & quicker while still giving that dreamy rose flavor.

    🥛 Ingredients

    Here are the 5 ingredients you'll need (plus optional ice cubes)

    All ingredients needed to make rose water milk tea on a flat surface.

    Ingredient Notes

    Rose water - This is simply distilled water flavored with roses. You can make it yourself, but I recommend grabbing it from a supermarket or online. It's a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine & should be pretty cheap (mine cost £1.35 for a 190ml bottle).

    Tea - Any tea of your choice (black, green, matcha, oolong, white, etc). Use a teabag or loose leaf tea, whatever is handier for you.

    Milk - I think oat milk or coconut milk work SO well in this drink. Feel free to use any other milk too - it all works.

    Sugar - Brown sugar is great because it adds a rich caramel-like taste. It also pairs well with the brown sugar flavor boba.

    Tapioca (boba) balls - I used brown sugar-flavored boba. Make sure to get quick-cooking boba pearls! They only take 5 or fewer minutes to make. Grab them from your local Asian supermarket, the Asian section of a large supermarket, or online (Amazon, eBay).

    IMPORTANT TIP: You might have noticed I used rose petals and rosebuds in my images. This is for aesthetic purposes only. They don't add any flavor so feel free to skip them.

    🥄 Equipment

    • 2 tall glasses
    • Saucepan
    • Mug
    • Large straw (optional!)

    ⏲️ Steps

    I'm not kidding when I say this rose petal milk tea is CRAZY simple to make. You practically can't mess it up.

    HINT - I do recommend that you read through the steps & my expert tips below to get a good idea of how to make this recipe. However, if you're in a hurry, you can also simply scroll to the bottom and just grab the full recipe there.

    A collage of six images showing the six steps of making rose milk tea.
    1. Make tea. Let steep, remove bag & let cool down completely.
    2. Add boiling hot water and tapioca pearls to a saucepan. Cook for approx. 5 minutes*. When cooked, cover them with sugar & a splash of hot water.
    3. Add cooked boba & ice cubes (optional) to a large glass.
    4. Then add (cooled) tea.
    5. Add rose water.
    6. Finish it off with milk (make sure it's cold).

    Then stir & adjust the sweetness level if desired - add more sugar if needed.

    *When cooking boba, always follow instructions on your own boba package. The cooking times vary per brand so keep this in mind.

    💡 Pro Tips

    A collage of two images showing two different flavours of tapioca pearls in original packaging.
    Uncooked (left) and cooked (right) tapioca pearls.
    • Cook boba pearls according to your personal preference.
    • Want them hard & chewy? Then slightly undercook them.
    • Prefer them super soft? Then cook them for longer.
    • If serving cold, make sure to fill your entire glass with ice cubes before adding any liquids.
    • Don't let cooked boba pearls stand around for too long or they'll get sticky.
    • If you're making milk tea more often, try investing in reusable boba straws.

    CRUCIAL Tip! Don't forget to adjust this recipe to taste! You might prefer it slightly sweeter or with more milk, more tea, more rose water, etc. Go ahead & customize it until you're perfectly happy with it!

    ❓FAQ

    A collage of two images showing two different flavours of tapioca pearls in original packaging.
    Pictured above are quick-cooking boba pearls. They take under 5 minutes to cook - so quick!
    What does rose milk boba taste like?

    It tastes floral, creamy & refreshing, with a strong rose water aroma.

    How many calories are in rose water milk tea?

    There are roughly 200 calories per 1 large glass in this boba (estimate only).

    Does rose water milk tea contain caffeine?

    It most likely does, but this will depend on the type of tea you're adding to it.

    For example, black and green tea do contain caffeine, whereas herbal or fruit teas don't.

    You could also opt for decaf black/green tea if you're looking to avoid caffeine.

    Does rose water have any benefits?

    It's loaded with antioxidants! Plus, it's been used historically to help with digestion problems (Healthline).

    🍫 Variations

    A close-up overhead view of a glass of rosebud milk tea.

    Here are some fun ingredients you could use to customize this drink!

    • Flavours: Vanilla extract, rose syrup, caramel syrup, chocolate syrup, various types of teas (you could even find rose tea and use that instead), coconut milk.
    • Toppings: Rosebuds, rose petals, whipped cream, etc.

    🍵 Serving

    This drink can be served all year round, but is particularly satisfying on a warm day!

    You will need large glasses to serve it. Large boba straws are recommended, but if you can't get them, simply use regular straws. Then use a long spoon to scoop out the pearls at the bottom.

    To make sure the rose petals stay floating on top, use plenty of ice cubes (filling the whole glass with them).

    In case you're serving it HOT, just make sure all the ingredients are piping hot before serving. No need to warm up rose water as we'll only be using a tiny amount, but the tea and milk should be hot.

    📦 Storage

    Although I highly recommend drinking it fresh, you can store this drink for later.

    Transfer it to an airtight container/jar and keep in the fridge. Drink within 2 days.

    Remember - store boba pearls separately and don't include ice cubes in the drink. They will melt & dilute it.

    Extra trick - if you're trying out several different boba recipes, you might want to cook a larger batch of tapioca pearls.

    You can then store them for later. Here's how to do that.

    Cook the pearls as described in the recipe, then immediately cover them with a homemade syrup.

    To make the syrup simply mix 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Bring this mixture to a boil and let simmer for 5-10 minutes. When finished, pour the syrup over freshly cooked boba pearls.

    You can then let this mixture cool and store it in the fridge (in an airtight container) for up to 3 days.

    🍹 Other Boba Recipes

    Love boba? Then you'll love these recipes:

    • Strawberry Milk Tea
    • Oreo Milk Tea
    • Chocolate Milk Tea

    Or discover my FULL boba section.

    Tried this recipe? It would love it if you could leave a rating or comment below! Every single comment is massively appreciated.

    Got any questions? Don't be afraid to get in touch via the comments section below. I try to reply to all questions within 24 hours (except on weekends).

    🍴Recipe

    Rose Bubble Milk Tea - Boba

    Easy rose bubble milk tea with tapioca (boba) pearls and a hint of aromatic rose water!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Drinks
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 200kcal
    Author: Tajda Ferko

    Equipment

    • Tall glasses
    • Saucepan
    • Scoop or spoon
    • Large straw optional

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup tea black or green
    • ½ cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
    • 2 tablespoon sugar white sugar, granulated sugar, etc
    • 4 teaspoon rose water
    • 1 cup milk I used unsweetened oat milk

    Optional

    • 1 handful ice cubes for serving
    US Cups - Metric

    Instructions

    • Prepare tea by adding 1 tea bag (or 2 teaspoon of loose leaf tea) to 1 cup (235ml) of boiled water.
    • Steep for 5 minutes & let cool down completely.
    • Then add tapioca pearls to a pan full of boiling hot water.
    • Simmer for 5-6 minutes. Important - Read the instructions on your boba packaging. Cooking times vary per brand!
    • Reserve 3 tablespoon of boiling water from the boba pan. Then remove pearls from heat and strain.
    • Cover the pearls with the reserved water & sugar. Stir well & set aside.
    • To serve, add tapioca balls to a large glass. Then fill the glass with ice cubes (optional, but highly recommended).
    • Add (cooled down) tea. Then add rose water & cold milk.
    • Stir well & adjust to taste. You can add more sugar, milk, tea etc.
    • Add optional toppings like whipped cream, rose petals, syrups, sprinkles, etc.

    Notes

    • Cook boba pearls according to your personal preference.
    • Want them hard & chewy? Then slightly undercook them.
    • Prefer them super soft? Then cook them for longer.
    • If serving cold, make sure to fill your entire glass with ice cubes before adding any liquids.
    • Don't let cooked boba pearls stand around for too long or they'll get sticky.
    • If you're making milk tea more often, try investing in reusable boba straws.
    CRUCIAL Tip! Don't forget to adjust this recipe to taste! You might prefer it slightly sweeter or with more milk, more tea, more rose water, etc.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg

    Disclaimer: The nutritional information above is calculated automatically. The author of this post cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of this data.

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    1. Logan

      May 25, 2022 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      Tried out this recipe and the Oolong tea recipe. They were delicious! This one was my favorite and will be my new go to boba drink.

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      • Tajda Ferko

        May 25, 2022 at 4:58 pm

        Yay! So happy to hear that!

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