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Thai Iced Tea with Boba Recipe

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This Thai Iced Tea with Boba recipe offers a refreshing and creamy beverage that combines the bold flavors of traditional Thai tea with chewy tapioca pearls. Perfectly sweetened with brown sugar and creamy evaporated and condensed milk, it delivers an authentic cafe-style experience at home.

Ingredients

For the Thai Tea

  • 1 tablespoon Thai tea mix (branded Thai tea powder for authentic flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon Black tea (loose leaf or 1 bag, optional)
  • 1 cup Filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar (adjust to taste)

For the Milk Mixture

  • 1/4 cup Evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons Sweetened condensed milk

For the Boba

  • 1/4 cup Tapioca balls (Boba, small or medium pearls)
  • 3/4 cup Water for boiling boba

For Serving

  • 1 cup Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Bring filtered water to about 195°F, just off the boil. Combine the Thai tea mix and black tea in the hot water and steep for 5 minutes. Use a fine mesh strainer to pour the tea into a heatproof pitcher, discarding the solids. While the tea is still hot, stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cooking the Boba: Bring 3/4 cup of water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan. Add the tapioca balls and cook on medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once cooked, drain the tapioca pearls and rinse briefly under warm water, then let them cool.
  3. Milk Preparation: Whisk together the evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Assembly: Place the warm tapioca pearls into the bottom of a tall glass. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour the cooled Thai tea over the ice, then gently pour the milk mixture on top. Stir gently before serving for a perfect blend of flavors.

Notes

  • Use a branded Thai tea powder to achieve the authentic traditional flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of brown sugar depending on your desired sweetness.
  • Cook tapioca pearls thoroughly until soft and chewy, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute evaporated milk and condensed milk with coconut milk and coconut cream respectively.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture of the boba pearls.

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