Iced Boba Coffee + Instant Pot Iced Boba Coffee
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Iced Boba Coffee + Instant Pot Iced Boba Coffee
Description
Iced Boba Coffee + Instant Pot Iced Boba Coffee involves preparing a coffee concentrate either by pressure cooking freshly ground coffee in an Instant Pot or by cold brewing coffee grounds for 12 hours. The concentrate is then combined with cold water and sweetened heavy cream to create the coffee base. Meanwhile, black tapioca pearls are cooked in the Instant Pot to produce the characteristic chewy boba. The final drink is assembled by adding cooked boba to the coffee mixture, providing a cold, creamy, and chewy coffee beverage. Cooking the coffee under pressure extracts robust flavors quickly, while cold brewing offers a gentler, longer extraction option. Using the Instant Pot for boba cooks the pearls efficiently.
The drink blends the richness of coffee with the smoothness of cream and the texture contrast of the tapioca pearls. It is served iced, making it refreshing and tactile. Large straws are required to accommodate the boba during drinking.
The recipe notes mention that coffee concentrate can be stored up to a week refrigerated, while boba is best fresh but can last a few days stored in cooking liquid or syrup. The recipe benefits from having the boba and concentrate prepared ahead. Using big straws ensures comfortable sipping of the pearls.
Ingredients
Instant Pot Iced Coffee Concentrate:
- 1 ¼ cups coffee regular or decaf, 102g, freshly ground
- 18 cups water 4.5 L
Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate:
- 1 ¼ cups coffee regular of decaf, 102g, freshly ground
- 5 cups water 1.18 L
Boba:
- 1 cup black tapioca pearls 160g
- 7 cups water 1.65 L
For Making the Iced Boba Coffee:
- 1 cup iced coffee concentrate 236 ml
- 1 cup water 236 ml, cold
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar to mix with heavy cream
Instructions
Instant Pot Iced Coffee Concentrate Instructions:
- Add ground coffee and water to the Instant Pot insert and stir to mix.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes followed by a complete natural pressure release.
- Remove the insert from the Instant Pot and carefully strain the Instant Pot iced coffee concentrate.
- Note: This entire process took approximately 90 minutes.
Cold Brew Iced Coffee Concentrate Instructions:
- Combine the ground coffee and water (using a 1:4 ratio) inside a large container. Stir to mix well.
- Cover and let it brew for at least 12 hours out of direct sunlight or inside the refrigerator.
- Strain your Cold Brew Iced Coffee Concentrate to remove coffee grounds and store in the fridge.
Instant Pot Boba Instructions:
- Place tapioca pearls in the Instant Pot Instant with water.
- If using quick cook boba, bring them to pressure and then immediately perform a quick pressure release (QPR).
- If not using quick cook variety, set to pressure cook / manual pressure for 3 minutes, then when done allow for a natural pressure of 10 minutes, followed by a quick pressure release.
Iced Coffee Boba Instructions:
- Divide the cooked boba pearls into 2 cups.
- Combine iced coffee concentrate and water. Stir in the heavy cream and sugar until well mixed and sugar is dissolved.
- Divide between the two cups and serve.
Notes
- Prepare coffee concentrate ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Cook tapioca pearls fresh for best texture, though they can be kept in syrup or cooking liquid in the fridge for a few days.
- Use wide straws to easily sip the boba pearls along with the coffee.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 525kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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