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Easy Vegan Bubble Tea

This 4-Ingredient vegan bubble tea is creamy, sweet, and full of satisfying chewy boba! It’s also cheaper and healthier than commercial versions, and flexible, too!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cooling Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 6 cups of water
  • 3 black tea bags
  • ½ to 1 cup of uncooked tapioca pearls depending on preference
  • plant-based creamer
  • agave nectar to taste (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the three tea bags and allow them to steep until the water has completely cooled.
  2. In a large pot, cook tapioca pearls according to package instructions. My package instructed me to cook tapioca pearls in 6 times the amount of water. I used 1 cup tapioca pearls, 6 cups water, and cooked on medium-heat for 20 minutes, stirring regularly. Then I turned off the heat, covered, and let sit for 25 minutes.
  3. When the tea has cooled and the tapioca pearls are cooked, scoop in the tapioca pearls into two large glasses. Then, fill the cups ¾ of the way with black tea, and top off the rest of the way with plant-based creamer.
  4. Give it a taste, and if your preference requires more sweetness, optionally add agave nectar.

Notes

  • Tweak the ratio of ingredients: You can increase, reduce, or even eliminate sugar entirely and adjust the ratios of boba, tea, and vegan creamer to your liking.
  • Ditch the plant-based creamer: If you aren’t a fan of overly creamy drinks, omit the plant-based creamer for more tea.
  • Don’t make the boba in advance: 3-4 hours is their window of freshness before they become tough and chewy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Sodium 96mg (4%) Potassium 176mg (5%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258

% Daily Value*

Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 96mg 4%
Potassium 176mg 4%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.