Description
A refreshing and creamy Strawberry Milk Tea that can be enjoyed hot or cold, featuring a fruity blend of fresh strawberries, black or green tea, and creamy half and half. Optionally enhanced with chewy tapioca boba pearls for the perfect bubble tea experience.
Ingredients
Strawberry Milk Tea
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 bag tea (2-3 teaspoons loose leaf black or green tea, e.g., Twinings Irish Breakfast black tea)
- ½ cup half and half (or other milk)
- ⅓ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup (store-bought or homemade)
Boba (Optional)
- 1 cup boiling water
- ¼ cup quick-cook tapioca boba pearls
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon prepared tea (from the tea above)
Instructions
- Steep the Tea: Pour 1 cup boiling water over the tea bag in a heat-safe glass and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and set aside to cool to room temperature for cold tea or keep hot for serving.
- Prepare the Strawberries (Cold): Add finely chopped strawberries and simple syrup to a glass and muddle them until they form a liquid pulp.
- Assemble Cold Strawberry Milk Tea: Add cooked boba (optional), ice, cooled tea, and half and half to the muddled strawberries. Stir well and enjoy with a large straw.
- Prepare the Strawberries (Hot): In a saucepan over medium heat, combine finely chopped strawberries and simple syrup, lightly smash until pulp forms. Add half and half and bring to a light simmer, then remove from heat. Optionally strain out the strawberry pulp.
- Assemble Hot Strawberry Milk Tea: Pour hot tea into a cup or mug, add the warmed strawberry milk mixture, stir, and sip carefully.
- Cook Boba (Optional): Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add ¼ cup tapioca pearls. Cook according to package instructions. Drain and combine with 2 tablespoons simple syrup and 1 tablespoon prepared tea. Allow to soak for 10–30 minutes before adding to the milk tea.
Notes
- Use black tea for a more robust flavor or green tea for a lighter taste.
- Simple syrup can be replaced with honey or agave syrup for different sweetness profiles.
- Adjust milk type to your preference such as whole milk, almond milk, or oat milk for variation.
- If you prefer no pulp in your hot milk tea, strain the strawberry mixture before combining.
- Boba preparation times may vary, always follow package instructions for best results.
- Serve cold milk tea with large straws to enjoy the boba pearls easily.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
