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Blueberry Bubble Milk Tea - Boba

Vibrant 5-ingredient blueberry milk tea is refreshing & ready in minutes! Made from a simplified blueberry syrup.
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine Vegan
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 large glasses
Calories 220kcal
Author Tajda Ferko

Equipment

  • 2 glasses
  • Saucepan
  • Sieve/strainer
  • Fork
  • Large straw optional

Ingredients

Blueberry Syrup

  • ½ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar or other sugar

Milk Tea

  • 1 bag tea green, black, white, fruit
  • ½ cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls also known as boba pearls, tapioca balls
  • 1 cup milk of choice I used unsweetened oat milk

Optional

  • plenty of ice if serving cold
US Cups - Metric

Instructions

Blueberry Syrup

  • Add blueberries, 1 cup of water & sugar to a saucepan.
    ½ cup blueberries, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • Bring to boil, lower the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Once the blueberries are super soft, mash them with a fork.
  • Remove from heat. Pour the blueberry syrup through a sieve into a bowl.
  • Use a fork to squish out any remaining liquid from the blueberries.

Milk Tea

  • In a mug, add the teabag to 1 cup (235ml) of boiling water. Steep for 2-3 minutes, then set it aside to chill.
    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 minutes until desired consistency.
  • 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 blueberry syrup. Stir well & set aside.

To serve

  • Divide tapioca balls between 2 glasses. Cover with plenty of ice (if desired). Then add tea, milk, and the remaining blueberry syrup.
    plenty of ice, 1 cup milk of choice
  • Stir well and add a sweetener if you'd like (maple syrup works well!)

Notes

Important: Always taste before serving. Adjust the sweetness to your own personal taste. Everyone enjoys their boba differently! 
  • The drink can separate a bit - don't worry, this is completely normal. Simply give it a stir!
  • Decaf - Replace green/black tea with fruit tea. 
  • When cooking boba, follow the instructions on your own package. Instruction and cooking time can vary!
  • If you want the boba pearls to be softer, cook them for longer. If you want them chewier, cook them for less long
  • Lukewarm boba tea is a no-go! Make sure you serve it ice-cold (or very hot!)
To store - I recommend drinking this straight away. You could store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 day. However, I would not recommend it as the drink might become bitter. 

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 1mg