Does taro milk tea have caffeine?

Taro root powder itself is naturally caffeine-free, but most taro milk tea is made with either black or green tea bags, which do contain caffeine. If you prefer to avoid caffeine, use decaffeinated tea bags instead.

What does taro bubble tea taste like?

Taro milk tea is starchy and creamy with a buttery, nutty flavor with hints of vanilla. It tastes a little bit like coconut, and it's especially lovely when sweetened! The boba pearls add a little extra sweetness and a pleasantly chewy texture that makes this drink really fun to eat.

What is taro bubble tea made of?

Taro boba is made by infusing iced green or black tea with milk, sweetener, taro starch powder, and chewy tapioca pearls.

Taro Bubble Tea

Description

Homemade Taro Bubble Tea is cold and creamy with a nutty vanilla flavor, a vibrant purple color, and little pops of chewy boba pearls. It's the perfect cold drink for hot days! The best part? This milk tea shop favorite is a lot easier to make at home than you think!

Ingredients

For the taro milk tea:

1 tea bag, black tea or green tea
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup taro powder
2 cups milk (or coconut milk)
1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk or honey (to taste)
4 ice cubes (optional)

For the boba pearls with syrup:

½ cup dried (boba) tapioca pearls
4 cups water
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)

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Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, add teabag and boiling water. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bag and add taro powder, milk and condensed milk. Mix well until smooth and transfer to the fridge to chill completely, about 30 minutes.
In the meantime, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat in a pot. Add tapioca pearls and turn the heat down to medium-low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Turn off the heat. Cover the lid and let the tapioca pearls rest in the hot water for another 20-25 minutes.
Drain the pearls through a fine mesh sieve and return to the saucepan.
Add in brown sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of water. Stir well and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup starts to thicken a bit, about 4-5 minutes. When the pearls are fully cooked through, they should be soft and chewy.
Divide the cooked tapioca pearls into two tall glasses. Add 2 ice cubes and add taro milk tea over top. Give the drinks a quick stir and serve with wide straws.

Notes

How to store: Once prepared, your taro tea can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days. The leftover boba can last in a separate container for 2-3 days. When you're ready, simply serve the chilled tea with your homemade boba.

How to freeze: The pearl milk tea, including the boba pearls, can be frozen in ice cubes or any freezer-safe container for 1-2 months. Allow the mixture to thaw in the fridge, then shake well before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Drink
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Chinese