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    Strawberry Milk Tea (Boba)

    Published: Aug 7, 2023 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 6 Comments

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    This Strawberry Milk Tea (Bubble tea) is a delicious fruity drink that is perfect for summertime. This boba recipe calls for simple ingredients and will be ready in just 2 minutes.

    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 boba recipe is also expected.

    For more bubble tea recipes, check Chocolate Bubble Tea recipe.

    Jump to:
    • What Does Strawberry Milk Tea Taste Like?
    • Why Make Strawberry Bubble Tea?
    • What Is Bubble Tea?
    • The Origin of Bubble Tea or Milk Tea
    • What Is Boba?
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations & Substitutions
    • How To Make Strawberry Milk Tea (Boba)?
    • Expert Tips!
    • Vegan And Dairy-Free Options
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Recipes You May Like
    • Recipe Card
    • Comments

    What Does Strawberry Milk Tea Taste Like?

    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 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.

    Why Make Strawberry Bubble Tea?

    Strawberry Milk Tea is 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.

    A cup of strawberry bubble tea with boba and fresh strawberries are in the background.

    What Is Bubble Tea?

    Bubble Tea is a tea made by mixing milk, black tea and fruit juice together and then adding some cooked tapioca pearls. It is so popular, and people love it because it is more fun than the average tea.

    Bubble Tea has many names, including Boba Tea and Pearl Milk Tea.

    The Origin of Bubble Tea or Milk Tea

    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.

    What Is Boba?

    Boba is small pearls which can be bought from Asian stores, and they come in many sizes and colors as well; They are made from tapioca starch which is gluten-free and then shaped into pearls.

    Boba is easy to cook and add to your smoothies, coffee or bubble tea.

    Overhead shot of strawberry bubble tea with boba and fresh strawberries are in a bowl.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    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. this recipe 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.
    Glass full of strawberry milk tea with boba.

    Ingredients

    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; use white or brown sugar.

    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.

    “See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”

    Variations & Substitutions

    • 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.

    How To Make Strawberry Milk Tea (Boba)?

    steps of making the boba recipe.

    One - Steep the tea: In a small jug, add half a cup of boiling water and the tea bag and let the tea infuse.

    Two - Cook the boba: In a small saucepan, fill halfway with water and bring to a boil, then pour in the tapioca pearls.

    Three: 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.

    Four: Now discard the tea bag and stir in the sugar until it dissolves.

    Five - Make the milk tea: Place the cooked pearls in a glass, then top with strawberry milk and tea, then serve.

    Expert Tips!

    • When boiling, tapioca pearls tend to stick together. To prevent this, stir frequently.
    • Flavor your tapioca pearls: 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.
    • Remember to adjust the sugar to your liking.
    • For best results, make bobs right before serving the drink to be fresh.
    2 cups of boba tea and a bowl of fresh strawberry.

    Vegan And Dairy-Free Options

    To make this recipe dairy-free and vegan, use homemade or store-bought non-dairy strawberry milk. To make homemade non-dairy strawberry milk, blend 1 cup of fresh strawberry with 1 cup of plant-based milk like oat milk, almond milk or coconut milk and then strain the mixture.

    Serving Suggestions

    The saltiness of Belgian Fries is a perfect complement to the sweetness of your delightful strawberry bubble tea. The combo of milk and cookie is a household favorite.

    As a result, strawberry boba tea with chocolate oatmeal cookies, turtle chocolate candy, Peanut Butter Microwave 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.

    2 glasses of strawberry bubble tea with tapioca pearls.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I prepare the tapioca pearls in advance?

    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.

    Does Strawberry Milk Tea have caffeine?

    It depends on the tea you still use. There are black teas that offer caffeine-free versions, and you may use them instead.

    What is the best type of tea to use?

    You can use black tea, earl grey, green or jasmine tea.

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    2 cups full of Strawberry Milk Tea with boba and fresh strawberries are in the background.
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    Strawberry Milk Tea (Boba)

    This Strawberry Milk Tea (Bubble tea) with boba is a delicious fruity drink that is perfect for summertime. The recipe calls for simple ingredients and will be ready in just 2 minutes.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
    Prep Time 1 minute minute
    Cook Time 1 minute minute
    Total Time 2 minutes minutes
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 168kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Saucepan
    • Glass
    • Colander 

    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.
      1 tea bag, ½ cup boiling water
    • In a small saucepan, fill halfway with water and bring to a boil, then pour in the tapioca pearls.
      60 g 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.
      1 tablespoon sugar
    • Place the cooked pearls in a glass, then top with strawberry milk and tea, then serve.
      ½ cup strawberry milk

    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 bubble 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.
    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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Olivia

      December 02, 2021 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious with a slice of chocolate cake.

      Reply
    2. Francies

      December 02, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      I used banana milk instead of strawberry, and it was delicious.

      Reply
    3. Kate

      December 02, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      My go-to refreshing drink. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
    4. Mona Vander

      December 02, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely in the morning and easy to make.

      Reply
    5. Khalal Mando

      December 02, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      Who doesn't like bubble tea, especially with the nice texture of the tapioca? I love it!

      Reply
    6. Mandella Hbeb

      December 02, 2021 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy to make. I just made this recipe, and I liked the idea of using strawberry milk.

      Reply

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