Vegan Bubble Tea

This delightful vegan bubble tea with only four ingredients is creamy, sweet, and loaded with chewy boba. Additionally, it is adaptable and more affordable and healthy than commercial alternatives.

Ingredients

For the tea

1 cup strong-brewed black tea or any tea of your choice, chilled
1 cup plant-based milk (e.g., almond milk, soy milk, oat milk)
2 tablespoons agave syrup or sweetener of your choice (adjust to taste)

For the tapioca pearls

1/2 cup tapioca pearls (boba)
Water for boiling

For the toppings (adjust to taste)

Fresh fruits (e.g., strawberries, mango, lychee)
Boba pearls (already prepared from the previous step)
Chia seeds
Coconut flakes
Crushed ice

Instructions

For the tapioca pearls (boba)

Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Add the tapioca pearls to the boiling water and stir gently to prevent sticking.
Cook the tapioca pearls for about 10-15 minutes or until they become soft and chewy. The cooking time may vary, so follow the instructions on the tapioca pearls’ packaging.
Once cooked, drain the tapioca pearls and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Transfer the cooked tapioca pearls to a bowl and cover them with a simple sugar syrup (made by mixing equal parts of hot water and sugar until the sugar dissolves) to prevent sticking.

For the tea

Brew a cup of strong black tea or your preferred tea according to the package instructions. Let it cool completely and chill in the refrigerator.
In a separate container, mix the plant-based milk with agave syrup or your preferred sweetener. Stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved.

To assemble the Vegan Bubble Tea

Add the chilled sweetened plant-based milk to a glass filled with crushed ice.
Pour the chilled brewed tea over the milk. Stir gently to combine.
Add a spoonful of soaked tapioca pearls (boba) into the drink.
Add your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruits, chia seeds, and coconut flakes.
Insert a wide straw into the glass and give your Vegan Bubble Tea a good mix before enjoying.