Homemade Almond Milk Bubble Tea
This recipe guides you through creating a delicious and refreshing dairy-free bubble tea using almond milk. It's perfect for those who love boba but want a lighter and healthier option.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup black tapioca pearls
- 4 cups water for cooking pearls
- 2 cups water for brewing tea
- 4 black tea bags or 2 tablespoons loose leaf black tea
- 2 cups almond milk unsweetened or lightly sweetened
- 1/4 cup simple syrup adjust to taste
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Cook the Tapioca Pearls: Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan. Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently. Cook according to package directions (usually 20-30 minutes), then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, covered.
- Prepare an Ice Bath: While the pearls simmer, fill a large bowl with cold water and ice.
- Test and Strain: Once the pearls are cooked through (chewy with no hard center), drain them and immediately transfer to the ice bath. Let them cool for about 10 minutes.
- Brew the Tea: While the pearls cook, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Steep the tea bags or loose leaf tea for 3-5 minutes. Remove the tea bags or strain the tea leaves.
- Combine and Sweeten: In a pitcher, combine the brewed tea, almond milk, and simple syrup. Stir well to dissolve the syrup. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Assemble Your Boba: Divide the cooked tapioca pearls between two glasses. Pour the almond milk tea mixture over the pearls. Add ice cubes.
- Enjoy! Serve immediately with boba straws.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving, approximate):
- Calories: 250-300
- Fat: 5-10g (depending on almond milk used)
- Carbohydrates: 50-60g
- Sugar: 20-30g (depending on sweetener used)
- Protein: 2-4g