Dairy-Free Classic Bubble Milk Tea
Satisfy your bubble tea cravings with this creamy yet completely dairy-free classic! This Dairy-Free Classic Bubble Milk Tea recipe combines the bold, robust flavor of freshly brewed black tea with the chewy, caramel-sweet delights of tapioca pearls, all swirled together with your favorite plant-based milk—choose from almond, oat, or soy for a silky finish. Naturally sweetened with maple or agave syrup and a touch of brown sugar, this refreshing beverage is as indulgent as it is wholesome. Perfectly served over ice, it’s a customizable, vegan-friendly take on the popular boba drink that’s easy to make at home. Bust out your wide straws and sip your way to bubble tea bliss!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup tapioca pearls
- 3 teaspoons or tea bags black tea leaves or tea bags
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
Directions
Step 1
Cook the tapioca pearls: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently. When the pearls begin to float, lower the heat and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
After cooking, turn off the heat and let the pearls sit for another 15 minutes. Drain and rinse them under cold water.
Step 3
Prepare the sugar syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the cooked tapioca pearls with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Heat gently on medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.
Step 4
Brew the tea: In a teapot or heat-safe container, steep the black tea leaves in 2 cups of boiling water for about 5 minutes. Strain and set aside to cool.
Step 5
Assemble the bubble tea: In each of two tall glasses, add half of the cooked tapioca pearls and their syrup. Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or agave syrup to each glass.
Step 6
Fill each glass with ice cubes, then pour 1/2 cup of the brewed tea into each glass, followed by 1/2 cup plant-based milk.
Step 7
Stir gently to combine. Serve with wide straws to enjoy both the tea and the tapioca pearls.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1221g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 952.7 |
| Total Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 166.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 231.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 53.2g | |
| Protein 2.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 389.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 512.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories