The Ultimate Creamy Black Sesame Milk Tea Recipe with Boba
This luxurious Black Sesame Milk Tea combines the earthy, toasted notes of premium black sesame paste with the playful chew of brown sugar boba pearls. It is a visually stunning drink with dramatic charcoal-colored swirls that tastes even better than your favorite boba shop version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Ingredients
Water – 2 cups
Tapioca balls – 1/4 cup
Hot water – 1/4 cup
Brown sugar – 2 tablespoons
Black sesame paste – 1 tablespoon
Ice – 3/4 cup
Milk – 1 cup
Instructions
Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan. Add the tapioca balls and cook on medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. The boba should be soft and chewy all the way through.
While the boba cooks, prepare the sesame base. In a small heat-proof cup, combine the black sesame paste, 1/4 cup hot water, and brown sugar.
Use a handheld milk frother at low speed to whisk the sesame mixture until it is perfectly smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
Drain the warm tapioca balls and place them into a serving glass.
Fill the glass with 3/4 cup of ice cubes.
Pour the sweetened black sesame mixture over the ice.
Top the drink with 1 cup of your choice of milk. Stir well with a wide straw before enjoying.
Notes
• Use warm boba: Serving the tapioca pearls while they are still slightly warm ensures they stay soft and chewy.
• Avoid lumps: A handheld milk frother is the best tool to emulsify the dense black sesame paste into the hot water.
• Sweetness: You can adjust the brown sugar to your preference or swap it for honey or maple syrup.
• Milk choice: This recipe works exceptionally well with oat milk for an even nuttier flavor profile.
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