Jasmine Milk Tea with Honey Boba

How to make a delicious jasmine milk tea at home with honey boba. This easy recipe will have you enjoying a sweet creamy drink in no time!

While I certainly enjoy going out for tea and trying new flavors and recipes, there is something about being able to make my favorite tea and enjoying it in the comfort of home. Most often though, I never have all the necessary supplies on hand. There is often a key ingredient missing. With this recipe though, there is no need to leave your house in order to enjoy a delicious milk tea. It’s perfectly sweet and balanced, and with only 4 ingredients you can whip this up yummy jasmine bubble tea in no time flat. Chances are- you have all the components on hand.

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What is Jasmine Milk Tea?

Jasmine green milk tea is jasmine green tea with milk. Milk tea has been around for decades if not longer. Simply put, milk tea is any tea with milk. But it doesn’t have to stop there! Originated in Taiwan, bubble tea has become a popular drink that includes tapioca pearls, often called boba, with tea. These small chewy balls are easy to source, cook, and combine with any tea. Bubble tea is also usually sweetened with sugar or honey. In jasmine boba tea, we will use jasmine green tea, honey boba, and milk.

What is in Jasmine Milk Tea?

• Jasmine Green Tea – For this recipe I use organic tea bags. You can also choose from jasmine pearls or loose leaves.
• Milk – Whole milk, or your favorite plant based milk.
• Honey – Choose a high quality honey. I use raw honey in this recipe as it compliments the earthy floral flavor of the jasmine green tea.
• Boba – Sometimes called tapioca pearls.
• Water – Use the best water you can! I like fresh filtered water!

What Is Jasmine Tea?

Jasmine tea is a scented or infused tea. Jasmine blossoms (or in lower grade teas, jasmine essential oil) are infused into a tea base; the most common being green tea, but may also be black or white tea. One of the most popular floral teas in the world, jasmine tea contains caffeine and a world of health benefits. You can read more about jasmine tea here!

How to Make Jasmine Milk Tea

Supplies

• 2 small pots with lids.
• Measuring Spoons
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Stirring Spoon.
• Strainer
• Serving Cup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Honey
• 2 Jasmine Green Tea Bags (or 2 teaspoons of loose leaf tea)
• 1 Cup Water
• 1/4 Cup Tapioca Pearls
• 1/4 Cup Milk

Instructions

1. In first pot, prepare tapioca pearls according to packaging instructions.
2. After tapioca pearls are fully cooked and drained, carefully pour them into your serving cup.
3. Pour honey over boba (tapioca pearls) and gentle mix together.
4. In second pot bring 1 cup of water just to a simmer.
5. Place tea in pot and cover.
6. Steep up to 5 minutes. 
7. Meanwhile warm milk and froth.
8. Pour prepared tea in cup over the honey and boba. 
9. Top with frothed milk. Feel free to give it all a little stir.
10. Enjoy!

Tips and Dietary Considerations:

• Boba is best made right before use.
• Drink with a bubble tea straw.
• Make it vegan by using maple syrup and a plant based milk.
• This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
• Any plant base milk will work in this recipe. My favorite is oatmilk.

Q&A

• What does jasmine milk tea taste like? The flavor of jasmine milk tea tastes earthy, creamy, and sweet! It is perfection in a cup.
• Is jasmine milk tea sweet? Yes, this tea is lightly sweetened with honey. It is not overly sweet. You can adjust the level of sweetness but increasing the sweetener or using less as you prefer.
• Does jasmine milk tea have caffeine? Yes, this tea contains caffeine. This recipe calls for jasmine green tea which contains about 28mg of caffeine though the exact amount will vary depending upon several factors including how long the tea is brewed, amount of leaves used, type of tea, and water temperature.
• Does jasmine tea have dairy? This recipe calls for milk. Personally, I use oat milk, but you can use your favorite milk in this recipe.
• Is jasmine milk tea good? Indeed it is! It combines the flavors of earthy, creamy, and sweet for the best milk tea!
• Is jasmine milk tea good for you? While there are definite health benefits in many of the ingredients in this recipe, this tea is higher in calories and carbs. 

More Tea Recipes You are Sure to Love!

• Rose Milk Tea
• Brown Sugar Milk Tea
• English Breakfast Tea
• Oolong Milk Tea
• Coconut Milk Tea

I hope you enjoy this tea recipe. Leave a comment below and let’s connect!