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Jasmine Green Milk Tea - Boba

This jasmine milk tea is based on green tea & any milk of your choice.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Vegan
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 201kcal

Equipment

  • Two glasses
  • Pan
  • Scoop or spoon
  • Large straws optional

Ingredients

  • 1 tea bag jasmine tea
  • 1 cup boiling hot water
  • ½ cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls also known as boba pearls, tapioca balls
  • 1,5 tablespoon sugar white sugar, granulated sugar, etc
  • ¾ cup milk I used oat milk

Optional

  • plenty of ice cubes if serving cold
  • sweetener of choice sugar, honey, agave syrup, maple syrup, etc

Instructions

  • In a large mug, add a bag of jasmine tea to boiling hot water.
  • Steep for 3 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
  • Add tapioca pearls to a pan full of boiling hot water.
  • 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/spatula.
  • Immediately cover with sugar. Give it a good stir. Set aside.
  • To serve, add tapioca balls to a large glass. Cover with plenty of ice cubes. Then add milk and cooled down tea.
  • Stir well and add more sweetener if desired.

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Notes

Important: Always taste before serving - and adjust the sweetness to your own personal taste. Everyone enjoys their boba differently! 
  • You can serve this drink hot or cold.
  • Don't wash the pearls before cooking.
  • Make sure the water is boiling before you add the pearls.
  • When your boba pearls are cooked, cover them with sugar right away & mix well.
  • Boba pearls are best prepared fresh  - just before serving.
  • Boba pearls come in different flavours - feel free to use whatever flavour you fancy.
  • Always adjust to taste - you can add more or less sugar, ice cubes & milk.
  • I used jasmine tea from my local Asian supermarket. You can use tea bags or loose leaf tea.
  • You can use jasmine flowers to add some more flavour
  • Use reusable boba straws if you can - they’re easy to find online.
  • If serving cold, go ahead and use plenty of ice cubes. It makes all the difference.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg