Thai Milk Tea Boba is a creamy, refreshing drink made with bold Thai tea, sweetened milk, and chewy tapioca pearls. This homemade version delivers the classic bubble tea shop experience with customizable sweetness and texture.
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:2 large drinks
Ingredients
4 tablespoons Thai tea mix
2 cups water
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup evaporated milk or whole milk
1/2 cup tapioca pearls (boba)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
Add the Thai tea mix and steep according to package instructions, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Strain the tea and allow it to cool slightly.
Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk until fully combined.
Taste and add sugar if additional sweetness is desired.
Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package directions.
Drain and rinse the cooked pearls if required by the package instructions.
Divide the boba pearls between two serving glasses.
Fill the glasses with ice cubes.
Pour the prepared Thai milk tea over the ice.
Stir gently and serve immediately with a wide boba straw.
Notes
Use coconut milk for a tropical dairy-free variation.
Brown sugar boba adds a deeper caramel-like flavor.
The tea base can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.
Cooked tapioca pearls are best enjoyed the same day.
