The BEST Oolong Bubble Milk Tea - Boba
This milky & golden Oolong milk tea is the best DIY iced refreshment! You'll need just 4 ingredients & less than 10 minutes!
Servings 2
Calories 224kcal
Equipment
- Two glasses
- Saucepan
- Scoop or spoon
- Large straws optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup Oolong tea
- ½ cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
- 2 tablespoon sugar brown, white, etc
- 1 cup milk I used oat milk
Optional
- plenty of ice cubes if serving cold
Instructions
- Make a cup of tea. Steep for 2-3 minutes. Then let cool down completely.
- Add boba pearls to a pan full of boiling hot water.
- Simmer for about 5-6 minutes. Tip - read the instructions on your tapioca pearls packaging. Cooking times vary per brand.
- When boba pearls have reached your desired consistency, remove them from heat & drain, but reserve 3 tablespoon of hot water.
- Sprinkle them with sugar & the reserved water. Stir well.
- To serve, divide tapioca balls between 2 tall glasses.
- Fill the glasses with ice cubes. Add tea and cold milk.
- Stir well and add more sweetener if desired.
Notes
- If you want to achieve softer pearls, let them cook for longer.
- If you prefer chewier pearls, cook them for less long.
- Taste boba before serving & make adjustments if necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg