Description
A visually striking bubble tea featuring dark, chewy tapioca pearls resembling bat wings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup strong black tea, cooled
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (sugar or syrup)
- 1/2 cup cooked black tapioca pearls (boba)
- 1/4 cup dark fruit juice (e.g., black cherry or grape)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Brew and cool the black tea completely.
- Prepare the tapioca pearls according to package directions, then rinse and soak them in the dark fruit juice for at least 15 minutes to absorb color and flavor.
- In a shaker or tall glass, combine the cooled black tea, milk, and sweetener. Stir until the sweetener dissolves.
- Fill a serving glass with ice cubes.
- Spoon the juice-soaked tapioca pearls into the bottom of the glass.
- Pour the tea and milk mixture over the ice and pearls.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw.
Notes
- For a deeper black color, you can add a drop of black food coloring to the tea mixture.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener to your taste preference.
- Use freshly cooked tapioca pearls for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 80
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: bubble tea, boba, black tea, tapioca pearls, fruit juice, sweet drink