Strawberry Milk Tea, as the name implies, showcases the fruity, sweet, and juicy taste of strawberry. But since the strawberry is in the form of strawberry milk, a milky and creamy taste in this recipe is also expected.
This recipe is, without a doubt, primarily sweet! When slurped through a straw, the drink is typically frothy and creamy, with the texture of tapioca balls. Strawberry Milk Tea is the right balance of creamy and thick, but not quite as thick as a milkshake.
You may have your Strawberry Milk Tea at any time of the day, depending on your preference. It is a good breakfast beverage to be paired with your stack of pancakes. It is also a good drink for an afternoon snack. The choice is yours to make.
Strawberry Milk Tea is also a good recipe to make for when you are having a little party over at home. Quit the generic fruit punch and come over to the latest popular beverage that has taken over the young ones these days.
This tea is the beverage that will surely satisfy your sweet craving for milk tea or bubble tea that you could see in the hundreds of online advertisements.
The Origin of Bubble Tea or Milk Tea
Some attribute this to the chewy, addictive texture of the tapioca balls; others credit the smoothness of the milky tea, and yet others credit the simple pleasure of popping the straw into the sealed plastic top. Whatever the reason is, Milk Tea, otherwise known as Bubble Tea, is becoming a favorite.
Among the few tea preparations to have gained widespread popularity not only in its nation of origin, Taiwan, but also throughout the world, Milk Tea is one of the most notable. Milk tea shops may be found all across the United States these days, thanks to the popularity of the beverage. But who in the world came up with the brilliant concept of putting tapioca balls in tea in the first place?
Milk Tea or Bubble Tea began to emerge in the late 1980s, and its origins are still up for discussion today. It was already well-known in Taiwan, owing to the widespread tradition of tea drinking in East Asia at the time. During that period, shaved ice and tapioca balls were considered common desserts. The idea of combining three popular parts into a single beverage came about at some point—tapioca balls on the bottom, followed by a layer of shaved ice on top, and milk tea to fill out the rest of the drink.
Why Does This Strawberry Milk Tea Recipe Works?
If it is all about flavor and taste, this drink will not come short of your standards. It is flavorful indeed, and the texture is like no other. However, flavor and texture are not the only good things in this recipe. Strawberry Milk Tea is, in fact, offers so many reasons why you should try its recipe at home:
- The number of ingredients to make this recipe will surprise you. With just four main ingredients, quite budget-friendly I may add, you can already have the coveted this tea in your hands!
- Quick and easy recipe to follow! No sweat, just sweet. The amount of time you will be saving by making this tea instead of some other intricate beverage will surely amaze you.
- Perfect for drinking at almost any time of the day.
What's in This Strawberry Milk Tea Recipe?
Teabag. You are pretty much free to choose any tea you would like to use in this recipe. Each person has their favorite tea, right? Well, there is no strict guideline for what type of tea you may use in this recipe, so make use of your beloved teabag!
Strawberry Milk. Just by the sound of it, you already know the yum creamy goodness this milk has. Strawberry milk will be the one ingredient to give your tea its base flavoring. And yes, this recipe is using strawberry milk instead of actual mashed or processed strawberries.
Sugar. A little bit of sweetener for an already sweet drink. Add the right amount of sugar for an improved taste.
Tapioca Pearls. A milk tea seems incomplete without these little black pearls, right? These tapioca pearls will not be giving your tea any additional taste, but it is fun to drink a milk tea with little softballs in it.
How To Make Strawberry Milk Tea?
- In a small jug, add half a cup of boiling water and the tea bag and let the tea infuse.
- In a small saucepan, fill halfway with water and bring to a boil, then pour in the tapioca pearls.
- Stir to prevent the tapioca pearls from sticking to one another, cook for 10 minutes. After that, strain the pearls and rinse with cold water.
- Now discard the tea bag and stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
- Place the cooked pearls in a glass, then top with strawberry milk and tea, then serve.
Top Tips
- When boiling, tapioca pearls tend to stick together. To prevent this, stir frequently.
- After boiling your tapioca pearls, you should consider pouring brown sugar all over them to flavor a bit. But make sure that you have rinsed these tapioca pearls with cold water first.
- Feel free to serve it with some ice cubes, if you like.
Recipe Variations
- Use black tea for this recipe. It has a rich aroma that is slightly nutty and definitely assertive, which will blend well with the strawberry flavor of this recipe to create a delicious combination.
- Everyone likes a sweeter concoction for their beverage. Aside from sugar, why not add a drop of vanilla extract if you have it in your cupboard? This will give your drink a subtle caramel-ly sweetness.
- The best sugar for this recipe is brown sugar as it also helps in the texture of your tea.
Serving Suggestions
The saltiness of french fries is a perfect complement to the sweetness of your delightful Strawberry Milk Tea. The combo of milk and cookies is a household favorite. As a result, Strawberry Milk Tea with chocolate oatmeal cookies or danish wedding cookies would only make logical sense as well. If you are on a tight diet but would still want to enjoy your tea, slices of banana would taste just as good with this drink too.
Recipe FAQs
Leaving boiled tapioca pearls longer than an hour anywhere— be that inside a fridge or on your kitchen counter, will harden it and would be unpleasant to chew. Hence, it is not advisable to prepare tapioca pearls in advance.
It depends on the tea you still use. There are black teas that offer caffeine-free versions, and you may use them instead.
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Strawberry Milk Tea
Ingredients
- 1 tea bag
- ½ cup strawberry milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 60 g tapioca pearls , cooked
- ½ cup boiling water
Instructions
- In a small jug, add half a cup of boiling water and the tea bag and let the tea infuse.
- In a small saucepan, fill halfway with water and bring to a boil, then pour in the tapioca pearls.
- Stir to prevent the tapioca pearls from sticking to one another, cook for 10 minutes. After that, strain the pearls and rinse with cold water.
- Now discard the tea bag and stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
- Place the cooked pearls in a glass, then top with strawberry milk and tea, then serve.
Notes
- When boiling, tapioca pearls tend to stick together. To prevent this, stir frequently.
- After boiling your tapioca pearls, you should consider pouring brown sugar all over them to flavor a bit. But make sure that you have rinsed these tapioca pearls with cold water first.
- Use black tea for this recipe. It has a rich aroma that is slightly nutty and definitely assertive, which will blend well with the strawberry flavor of this recipe to create a delicious combination.
- Everyone likes a sweeter concoction for their beverage. Aside from sugar, why not add a drop of vanilla extract if you have it in your cupboard? This will give your Strawberry Milk Tea a subtle caramel-ly sweetness.
- The best sugar for this recipe is brown sugar as it also helps in the texture of your tea.
Nutrition
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Delicious and easy to make. I just made this recipe, and I liked the idea of using strawberry milk.
Who doesn't like bubble tea, especially with the nice texture of the tapioca? I love it!
Lovely in the morning and easy to make.
My go-to refreshing drink. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I used banana milk instead of strawberry, and it was delicious.
Delicious with a slice of chocolate cake.