Oolong Milk Tea

Enjoy the light and delicate flavor of this honey oolong milk tea recipe with boba!

What is Oolong Milk Tea?

Oolong is a beautiful tea. While it originated in China, is it also grown in Taiwan. Its name means black dragon in Chinese.

Oolong tea is a category all to itself. A true tea from the Camellia Sinensis plant, oolong varies from black or green tea by the amount of oxidization it goes through. While green tea has very little oxidation and black tea is fully oxidized, oolong falls in-between at about 10-80%. Oolong is a very complex tea and each tea can fluctuate from light to full-bodied depending upon the mode from the tea master.

What does Oolong Tea Taste Like?

This tea is so complex and its flavors can range quite a bit. Depending upon its oxidation levels and how it is prepared, oolong tea can taste more like green tea with earthy vegetational tones to more floral hints or a buttery nuttiness with full-bodied flavor.

Why you will love this tea?

• It’s complex flavor.
• Super delicious.
• Health benefits.

What is in Oolong Milk Tea?

• Oolong Tea Leaves – There are a few different shapes for this tea, from tightly rolled into balls or strands. Chose whatever you like best. You can also use tea bags but the general consensus is that loose leaves are best. If you feel intimidated by loose leaves, check out my easy guide to brewing loose tea leaves here!
• Milk – whole milk or planted-based milk will work fine here.
• Water – chose a filtered or spring water if possible. Fresh filtered water tastes best in tea.
• Honey – Enjoy the sweet earthiness of honey with this milk tea recipe.
• Boba – Boba, or sometimes called tapioca pearls, are made with tapioca flour and rolled in tiny balls, these chewy bits of deliciousness are addictive! This ingredient is optional.

Tips and dietary considerations

• Add in additional flavors to your tea such as a dash of vanilla or sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Use your best water to brew tea. 
• Brew tea at correct temperature to coax the best flavor.

How to Make Oolong Milk Tea

Honey Oolong Milk Tea Recipe

Supplies

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

Ingredients

• 2 Teaspoons Oolong Tea
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon Honey
• 1/4 Cup Milk
• 1 Cup Water ( plus more for cooking boba)
• 1/4 Boba
• 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla (optional)
• Dash of Cinnamon (optional)

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. Add in a dash of vanilla here if desired.
5. In second pot bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
6. Place tea in pot and cover.
7. Steep 3-5 minutes. (avoid oversteeping)
8. Meanwhile warm milk and froth.
9. Pour prepared tea in cup over the honey and boba. 
10. Top with frothed milk. 
11. Sprinkle with cinnamon if chosen.
12. Feel free to give it all a little stir.
13. Enjoy!

Q&A

• How much caffeine is in Oolong Milk Tea? The caffeine amount depends upon what specific tea is being used. In general, oolong tea has about 10-60 mg of caffeine per cup.
• Oolong Milk Tea Taste? Oolong tea is a full bodied tea, with soft, smooth, sweet, and earthy notes. Honey Oolong milk tea just enhanses the natural earthy sweetness with honey and smooth creaminess with milk.

More tea recipes you are sure to love!

• Brown Sugar Milk Tea
• Jasmine Milk Tea
• Rose Milk Tea
• Match Latte
• Vanilla Chai Tea

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