Homemade Taro Milk Tea
A vibrant, creamy, and perfectly sweet taro milk tea featuring a green tea base and chewy boba pearls. This homemade version rivals any boba shop!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 large serving
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Ingredients
Green tea bags – 2 bags
Filtered water – ¾ cup
Whole milk – ⅓ cup
Sweetened condensed milk – 3 tablespoons
Taro powder – 1 teaspoon
Ice – 1 cup
Tapioca balls (boba) – ¼ cup
Water for boiling – 2 cups
Instructions
Boil ¾ cup water to 175°F and steep green tea bags for 4 minutes. Discard bags and let the tea cool completely.
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add tapioca pearls and cook on medium-high for 8-10 minutes until soft. Drain.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the cooled tea, milk, sweetened condensed milk, taro powder, and ½ cup of ice.
Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to fully dissolve the taro powder and create a frothy texture.
Place the warm tapioca pearls at the bottom of a tall glass.
Pour the shaken tea mixture over the pearls and top with the remaining ice. Serve with a wide straw.
Notes
• Use filtered water for the cleanest tea flavor profile.
• If using quick-cook boba, follow the specific package timing.
• For a lighter version, replace condensed milk with honey or stevia and use low-fat milk.
• Shake the mixture thoroughly to ensure the taro powder doesn’t clump.
Find it online: https://sweetcraftrecipes.com/homemade-taro-milk-tea/