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Taro Milk Tea

Creamy, subtly sweet taro root blended with black tea and milk for a gorgeous purple drink inspired by Taiwanese bubble tea shops. Add boba pearls for the full experience.

25 min
Medium
Serves 2
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Taro Milk Tea

Instructions

  1. 1

    Steep the black tea bags in hot water for 4 minutes. Remove bags and let cool.

  2. 2

    If using taro powder: whisk the powder with 2 tbsp of warm water until smooth. If using cooked taro: blend the mashed taro with the milk until completely smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine the cooled black tea, taro mixture, milk, and condensed milk in a blender or shaker. Blend or shake until smooth and frothy.

  4. 4

    If using boba pearls, place them in the bottom of each glass first.

  5. 5

    Fill glasses with ice and pour the taro milk tea over. Serve with a wide boba straw.

Pro tip

Taro powder gives a more consistent purple colour; fresh taro gives a more natural, earthy flavour. Shake vigorously in a cocktail shaker with ice for a frothier, café-style texture. Adjust sweetness to taste — taro powder varies in sweetness by brand.

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