Taro Bubble Tea Recipe
Indulge in a creamy and delicious taro bubble tea that's as fun to drink as it is easy to make! This recipe combines the rich flavor of taro with the chewy goodness of tapioca pearls, all in a refreshing plant-based drink.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup ready-made tapioca pearls boba
- 1 cup room temperature water
- 2 tablespoons taro powder
- 1 cup plant-based milk almond, soy, oat, or coconut
- Agave syrup maple syrup, or brown sugar syrup (to taste)
- Ice cubes as much as you like
Instructions
Prepare the taro tea base:
- In a blender, combine 1 cup of room temperature water and 2 tablespoons of taro powder. Add your preferred sweetener (start with 1 teaspoon of agave, maple, or brown sugar syrup) and blend until smooth and fully dissolved. Set aside.
Warm up the tapioca pearls (if needed):
- If your boba pearls have been refrigerated, warm them gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water. Add a little syrup to keep them sweet and soft.
Assemble the drink in this order (for the best layered look):
- Add 1/4 cup of tapioca pearls to the bottom of a tall glass.
- Add a generous handful of ice cubes over the pearls.
- Pour in 1 cup of plant-based milk over the ice.
- Slowly pour the blended taro tea mixture on top.
Mix and enjoy:
- Serve with a wide bubble tea straw. Stir before drinking or enjoy the beautiful pastel layers first!
Notes
- Sweetness Level: Taro powder is sometimes sweetened already—taste before adding syrup!
- Make it creamy: Use coconut or oat milk for a richer texture.
- Flavor twist: Add a splash of vanilla extract or top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Pro tip: Soak tapioca pearls in syrup after cooking to keep them soft and flavorful longer.
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