Strawberry Rose Bubble Tea (Boba) | Vegan

For Boba Tea lovers

A strawberry rose, caffeine free bubble tea. Sweet, floral, and a delightful shade of pink. Enjoy this better for you, homemade version!

ingredients

1/2 cup dry tapioca pearls
  • 2 tablespoons liquid sweetener such as maple syrup or coconut nectar (for the bubbles)
  • 2 rose teabags or dried rose buds
  • 3 cups vegan milk (I used Silk Oat Yeah oatmilk in the Plain flavour)
  • 2/3 cups fresh or freeze dried strawberries

optional

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • additional sweetener

Instructions

  1. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan and cook dry tapioca pearls on low heat for about 5-8 minutes, or according to package. Stir occasionally to avoid bubbles sticking together. Tapioca pearls are ready when they become a translucent black colour, and you can try one to make sure it’s cooked through.
  2. Once tapioca is cooked through, strain and set aside in a bowl with just enough water to cover. Add sweetener and allow to sit while you prepare your tea.
  3. To make rose milk tea, heat your milk and steep tea bags, allowing to sit until desired rosy-ness is achieved. Give it a taste, and when ready, transfer to a blender.
  4. Blend rose milk tea with strawberries (fresh or freeze dried) until completely smooth.
  5. To assemble, strain and divide bubbles between 2 glasses to serve, and pour strawberry rose milk tea on top. Add additional sweetener if desired.

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