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Creamy Taro Bubble Tea Recipe with Chewy Boba Pearls

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A quick and easy homemade creamy taro bubble tea with chewy tapioca pearls, perfect for a comforting and fun drink any time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) tapioca pearls (boba)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) taro powder
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons (40-50g) sugar or simple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar or honey (for tapioca pearls)
  • Ice cubes (optional)
  • Water (for boiling tapioca pearls)
  • Optional: splash of vanilla extract or pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Bring 6 cups (1.4 liters) of water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
  2. Add 1 cup (200g) of tapioca pearls slowly, stirring gently to prevent sticking.
  3. Boil uncovered for 15 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for another 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let pearls sit in hot water for 15 more minutes to reach the perfect chewy texture.
  6. Drain the pearls using a strainer and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  7. Mix drained pearls with 2 tablespoons (25g) of sugar or honey to keep them from sticking and add subtle sweetness.
  8. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup (30g) taro powder with 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water until fully dissolved and smooth.
  9. Add 1 1/2 cups (360ml) whole milk and 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
  10. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons (40-50g) sugar or simple syrup to taste. Mix until sugar dissolves completely.
  11. Fill a tall glass halfway with cooked boba pearls and ice cubes if using.
  12. Pour taro milk mixture over the pearls, leaving a little room at the top.
  13. Stir gently with a wide straw and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook tapioca pearls to avoid mushiness. Use hot water to dissolve taro powder to prevent clumps. Keep cooked pearls warm and coated with sugar syrup to maintain chewiness. For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cream with coconut or almond milk and skip cream.

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Keywords: taro bubble tea, boba tea, tapioca pearls, creamy taro drink, homemade bubble tea, chewy boba, taro powder

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