Taro Milk Bubble Tea is a creamy and colorful drink made with taro root, milk, sweetener, and chewy tapioca pearls. This smooth and lightly sweet bubble tea has a rich vanilla-like flavor and a satisfying boba texture.
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:2 drinks
Ingredients
1 cup cooked taro root, mashed
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup ice cubes
1/2 cup black tapioca pearls
4 cups water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package directions.
Drain the cooked boba and mix with brown sugar while still warm.
Peel and cube the taro root, then steam or boil until tender.
Mash the cooked taro until smooth.
Add the mashed taro, milk, sweetened condensed milk, sugar or honey, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to a blender.
Blend until creamy and smooth.
Place the sweetened boba pearls into serving glasses.
Pour the taro milk mixture over the boba.
Serve immediately with a wide straw.
Notes
Use coconut milk for a richer tropical flavor.
Add brewed black tea for a stronger tea flavor.
Blend in purple sweet potato for a deeper purple color.
Top with whipped cream for a dessert-style drink.
Serve warm without ice for a cozy version.
Store the taro mixture separately in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Cooked boba pearls are best enjoyed fresh for the ideal chewy texture.
