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coconut milk tea with boba and two coconut halves

How to Make Coconut Milk Tea

Courtney
Coconut milk tea is the perfect vegan option. This bubble tea is made with boba, liquid sugar, black tea, and topped with thick creamy coconut milk to finish off the decadent treat! Enjoy this milky tea made at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Uncategorized
Servings 1 Serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 Cup Boba
  • 2 Teaspoons Black Tea or two tea bags
  • 1 Cup Water more for cooking boba
  • 1/2 Cup Canned Coconut Milk full fat
  • 3 Tablespoons Liquid Cane Sugar
  • 1./4 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Make Boba - best practice is to prepare boba according to the instructions on your packaging or from your boba recipe. The general way to cook boba is to bring 5 cups of water to a boil on the stovetop. Add in boba (gently give your pot a stir) and cook until the pearls raise to the top. Reduce the heat to medium or low and allow the boba to cook for about 15 minutes. You can adjust cooking time to prepare to your preference. Strain out boba and rinse. Add to your cup.
  • Add Sweetener and Vanilla - measure and mix into boba.
  • Brew Tea - Bring water to a boil. Add in tea and steep for 5 minutes. Strain out tea leaves and pour tea on top of boba.
  • Prepare Milk - whisk coconut milk until smooth. Measure and layer on top of the tea.
  • Mix everything together.
  • Add a handful of ice.
  • Enjoy

Notes

  • Making Boba - best practice is to prepare boba according to the instructions on your packaging or from your boba recipe. The general way to cook boba is to bring 5 cups of water to a boil on the stovetop. Add in boba (gently give your pot a stir) and cook until the pearls raise to the top. Reduce the heat to medium or low and allow the boba to cook for about 15 minutes. You can adjust cooking time to prepare to your preference. Strain out boba and rinse. Add to your cup

    • This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only.

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