Strawberry Bubble Tea (Boba, Milk Tea)
This homemade strawberry bubble tea makes for the perfect summer refreshing treat! It is perfectly sweet, filled with fruity flavors and so much healthier than boba teas from the coffee shop. Plus, it is ultra easy to make right at home! Includes fresh strawberries, plant-based milk, sweetener to taste and chewy boba pearls. Plus, you will have the option of including brewed tea or not. This version is vegan, dairy-free and naturally gluten-free!
Servings: 2
Calories: 301kcal
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups plant-based milk I used full-fat oat milk from Oatly
- 1 packed cup fresh strawberries can also use frozen, see notes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-3 tbsp maple syrup or to taste
- 1 bag green or black tea optional. For a non-caffeinated drink, simply omit or use a rooibo tea.
- ½ cup hot water optional, if using tea
- ½ cup uncooked boba pearls see notes
Instructions
- Start by brewing the tea (if using): steep the tea bag in the hot water for 5-10 minutes. Then, remove the bag and chill the tea in the fridge until ready to use.
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and then, add the boba pearls. Simmer for 5-10 minutes or until desired consistency. Then, remove from the heat and let them sit in the hot water for another 5 minutes before draining them.
- While the boba pearls are cooking, make the strawberry milk: in a blender, add the brewed tea, plant milk, vanilla extract, sweetener and strawberries. Blend on high until smooth. Then, taste and adjust flavors to your preference.
- To serve, divide the boba pearls in between 2 serving glasses and then, fill up your glass half way with ice cubes. Pour the strawberry milk over and enjoy with a wide bubble tea straw.
- Also, this is optional, but you can add some strawberry jam to your drink for a nice swirl of red fruit and added sweetness.
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Notes
- Once assembled, this milk tea recipe is best enjoyed right away (the boba pearls will harden over time). BUT, you can brew the tea and even make the strawberry milk ahead of time and chill in the fridge until ready to use.
- You can also use frozen strawberries: simply thaw them in the fridge overnight or speed up the process using the microwave (but try not to end up with warm fruit). You can also blend the strawberries while still frozen for a frosty or slushie consistency.
- Adjust the consistency of the boba pearls to your taste: taste them as they boil to check for doneness and keep boil for longer if looking for a softer texture.
- You can find boba tapioca pearls in your local Asian market or buy them online. I used the boba tapoioca pearls from the brand EFA.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 492IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 2mg