Tiger Milk Tea
This tiger milk tea features chewy tapioca pearls with brown sugar syrup for the most satisfying milk tea. It's quick and easy to make and perfect any time of day.
Servings: 3
Calories: 411kcal
Equipment
- heavy bottom pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups hot water plus more
- 3 teaspoons loose black tea or 2 tea bags
- ½ cup brown sugar light or dark is fine
- 10 cups Water
- 1 cup black boba tapioca pearls
- Ice
- 2 cups oat milk or preferred milk
Instructions
Make the Tea
- Place loose tea leaves into the infuser of your teapot (if using). Don’t have one? See other easy methods in the FAQ section above. Pour 2 cups (16 fluid ounces) of hot water into the teapot, cover it, and steep it for about 5 minutes (the longer, the better for the best tea flavor). Set aside to cool.3 teaspoons loose black tea, 2 cups hot water plus more
Make the Syrup
- Place the brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Add 3 tablespoons of hot water and stir until it’s dissolved. Heat on medium-low heat until the syrup is just thickened. Set aside½ cup brown sugar
Make the Tapioca Pearls
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Slowly add the tapioca pearls to the boiling water and stir.10 cups Water, 1 cup black boba tapioca pearls
- Wait until the pearls float to the top, about 5 minutes.
- Cover the top and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the pot covered for 3 minutes or until the tapioca pearls are softened to your taste.
- Using a slotted spoon or sieve, scoop out the pearls and run under cold water for about 30 seconds.
- Combine the tapioca pearls with brown sugar syrup
- Pour the cooked boba pearls into the saucepan with the brown sugar syrup. Give it a gentle stir and cook for another minute (the syrup will get a little thin). Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Layer the Drink
- Swirl about half a tablespoon of the brown syrup in a tall serving glass cup. Add the brown sugar boba pearls to the bottom of the same cup. Add ice, pour over the oat milk, and top with the tea. Stir and enjoy using a boba straw or any extra-wide straw.2 cups oat milk, Ice
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Notes
- Green tea, oolong, or herbal tea can substitute for black tea leaves. If you prefer a non-decaffeinated version, you may use rooibos tea, although the taste may differ.
- Cook the boba pearls according to the package instructions and add them to the drink while they're still warm for the perfect texture.
- Stir the boba pearls frequently to avoid sticking together while they cool in the brown sugar syrup.
- For the best results, use 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf tea per 8 oz of water, or double the amount if you prefer a more bitter-tasting tea.
Disclaimer: Please note that the nutritional information provided is an estimate and may be inaccurate. It's always best to consult a qualified nutritionist or use your discretion when making dietary choices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 1mg
