Vegan Taro Bubble Tea (Taro Boba)
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Vegan Taro Bubble Tea (Taro Boba)
Description
Vegan Taro Bubble Tea (Taro Boba) combines steeped tea, taro paste, and plant-based milk to produce a creamy, smooth drink with authentic taro flavor. The tea is brewed strong to balance the dilution from milk and taro, avoiding bitterness while maintaining richness. Tapioca pearls cooked separately provide a chewy texture at the bottom, typical of bubble tea. Optional purple food coloring can be added to match the iconic purple color of taro boba.
The preparation involves blending brewed tea with taro paste and milk until smooth, then assembling the drink by adding cooked tapioca pearls and ice in a tall glass before pouring the taro milk tea over. This method ensures even blending of flavors and the desired boba texture. It provides a visually appealing and enjoyable drinking experience.
Notes suggest that due to the dilution from milk and taro, the tea should be brewed strong without fear of bitterness. Sweetness is moderate without added sugar, but can be adjusted with stevia or other sweeteners to taste. This recipe accommodates personal preference for sweetness without overpowering the characteristic taro flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dried tea leaves or 2 tea bags
- 1 cup water boiling hot
- 1 cup taro paste 255g, homemade
- 1 cup milk I use Homemade Soy Milk, of your choice
- Purple food colouring optional, few drops
- ½ cup tapioca pearls (80g *optional)
Instructions
- Pour one cup of boiling water over the tea leaves. Cover and let steep until it cools to room temperature (see Note 1).
- Pour brewed tea, taro paste, and milk into a blender. Blend it all together on high speed until super smooth. Add food colouring as needed if you wish to achieve the classic purple taro boba colour.
- Cook tapioca pearls per package instructions, rinsing with cold water once fully cooked.
- Add the pearls to the bottom of a tall glass. Toss in some ice cubes (optional) and pour in the blended taro milk tea mixture. Enjoy!
Notes
- Steep the tea strongly as it will be diluted by the taro paste and milk, preventing bitterness.
- Add sweetener gradually to reach desired sweetness, with stevia as a suggested option.
- Use cooked tapioca pearls at the bottom of the glass for traditional bubble tea texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2glasses (12oz each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 834mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 72IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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