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Jellies, tapioca pearls, ice: Bubble Tea Ingredients You Need for a Perfect Brew

Written by Priyati | Dec 9, 2024 4:00:00 AM

The classic boba pr bubble tea needs no introduction. While there is no denying the beverage has gained popularity in recent times, this tapioca pearl drink has also always been a cult favorite among specific cultures in different parts of the world. Any bubble tea recipe that you pick from here will give you a comprehensive idea of the kind of ingredients you need to use and the correct ways of preparing it to get that perfect brew.

Classic Milk Tea with Boba

Ingredients:

  • 15 gm black tea 
  • 258 ml water
  • 122 ml milk
  • 14 gm sugar
  • 65 gm boba 
  • Ice

Method: 

  1. For the first step, you have to take water in a kettle and put it on high heat. 
  2. Once it has started to heat, you need to add the tea leaves and let them brew for 4 to 6 minutes. The beauty of these bubble tea ingredients is that you can decide how strong or weak you want the tea to taste. 
  3. Once the tea is made, you can carefully strain it using a strainer and separate the liquid from the leaves. 
  4. After that, you have to add sugar, milk and boba to this tea while you are mixing and stirring gently. 
  5. You must take care to not apply a lot of pressure or else the boba might crush. 
  6. For that freshness, add some ice cubes and enjoy it chilled.

Jasmine Green Tea Boba Refresher

Ingredients:

  • 12 gm jasmine green tea 
  • 253 ml water
  • 127 ml honey syrup
  • 62 gm popping boba 
  • Ice
  • Topping of choice - mint

Method:

  1. You need to start this recipe by brewing the tea in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes. After this time, you will start to get the fragrant jasmine flavor from the tea.
  2. After the tea is made, you have to strain it into a teapot and do away with the leaves. 
  3. Next, you need to take a spacious bowl or a tall glass and in it, mix together honey syrup, boba and the tea. 
  4. Then, stirring gently, add a good number of ice cubes and top the tea with mint leaves or washed jasmine flowers before serving.

Chai Spice Oolong Coconut Jelly Delight

Ingredients:

  • 12 gm oolong tea
  • 253 ml water
  • 127 ml coconut milk
  • 3 tsp chai spice mix comprising cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom
  • 65 gm coconut jelly scooped out into small spheres
  • Ice

Method:

  1. You have to start by making oolong tea, and the process you follow is that of the regular tea where you have to brew the leaves in hot water for 5 to 6 minutes. 
  2. Once done, you need to strain the tea using a strainer. 
  3. After that, you have to mix together coconut milk, chai spice mix, coconut jelly and tea in a tall glass. 
  4. Next, you can either serve this with crushed ice or enjoy it warm.

Rose Milk Tea with Grass Jelly and Fruit Boba

Ingredients:

  • 15 gm rose-flavoured black tea
  • 260 ml water
  • 123 ml milk 
  • 17 gm sugar
  • 65 gm fruit boba
  • 62 gm grass jelly
  • Ice
  • Rose petals 
  • Rose cream

Method:

  1. You have to first make the tea in the usual manner in which you brew your tea. 
  2. After you have strained the tea, you need to combine it with sugar, fruit, boba, grass, jelly and milk. 
  3. This recipe is best enjoyed when it's cold, so make sure to add lots of crushed ice and top it with some fresh rose petals and rose cream if you're feeling fancy.

Creamy Earl Grey Boba Tea

Ingredients:

  • 12 gm tea
  • 254 ml water
  • 123 ml milk
  • 17 gm sugar
  • 63 gm boba
  • Ice
  • Mint leaves

Method:

  1. For the first step, you have to make the Earl Grey tea by brewing the leaves in boiling water for 4 to 6 minutes. 
  2. Once the tea is strained, you have to combine it with sugar, boba and milk. 
  3. Earl Grey tea is usually enjoyed warm, but you can also drink it cold with ice and garnished with mint.

With these easily available bubble tea main ingredients, and simple methods, you can prepare a wide range of refreshing teas that will make your evenings infinitely more relaxing and enjoyable. For your next tea party, an afternoon with the family or just a lazy evening by yourself, brewing a perfect cup of bubble tea will give you the much-needed refreshment and rest after a long day.