Dairy-Free Classic Bubble Milk Tea
Indulge in the irresistible charm of this Dairy-Free Classic Bubble Milk Tea, a plant-based twist on the beloved Taiwanese drink. Made with chewy tapioca pearls, robust black tea, and your choice of creamy almond, oat, or soy milk, this recipe delivers all the comfort of bubble tea without the dairy. Sweetened naturally with brown sugar and maple or agave syrup, this tea is both satisfying and wholesome. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s surprisingly simple to recreate your favorite café treat right at home. Perfect for a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up, this vegan bubble tea is served chilled over ice, complete with wide straws for sipping the tea and enjoying the pearls. Ideal for bubble tea lovers seeking a dairy-free alternative, this drink is as fun to make as it is to enjoy!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
After cooking, turn off the heat and let the pearls sit for another 15 minutes. Drain and rinse them under cold water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stir gently to combine. Serve with wide straws to enjoy both the tea and the tapioca pearls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
953 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 166 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.0 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 512 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
