Creamy Taro Milk Tea
Learn how to make delicious taro milk tea at home! Prepared from scratch with just 5 ingredients, this nutty and creamy drink is vegan and 100% natural!
Ingredients
Taro Milk Tea
- 4.5 ounces raw taro root
- 1 and 1/2 cup brewed jasmine tea
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk
- 3-4 tbsp sugar to taste
- 1 tbsp purple sweet potato powder
Boba (optional)
- 1/3 cup dried boba (tapioca pearls)
- 5 cups water
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
Taro Milk Tea
- If you are planning to serve this drink with boba, start by preparing the boba.
- Peel the taro root and dice it into 1-inch cubes. Add the diced taro to a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until the taro is fork-tender.
- Drain the taro and transfer it to a bowl. Let it cool for a few minutes before mashing it with a spoon or a potato masher. You should end up with about 1/2 cup of mashed taro.
- To a blender, add the mashed taro, brewed jasmine tea, almond milk, sugar, and purple sweet potato powder. Blend on high speed for 30-40 seconds or until fully smooth.
- Divide between two glasses, add the boba and a handful of ice cubes. Serve immediately!
Boba
- Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Once boiling, add the boba (tapioca pearls) and lower the heat to a simmer. Let simmer for about 30 minutes uncovered.
- Next, remove from heat and cover with a lid. Let it rest for another 30 minutes.
- Drain the boba and quickly rinse them under water. Transfer the cooked boba to a bowl and add the maple syrup. Stir to coat.
- Your boba is now ready to use. Boba is best served the same day, as it tends to harden if stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (without boba) | Calories: 161 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.2 g | Protein: 1.3 g | Fat: 1.8 g | Fiber: 2.7 g | Sugar: 20.7 g