Description
Taro Milk Tea is a creamy, nutty, and slightly sweet bubble tea made from real taro root or taro powder, blended with milk and tea for a smooth, velvety drink. This homemade version is just as delicious as your favorite boba shop, with the bonus of being customizable and healthier. Add chewy tapioca pearls (boba) for the ultimate bubble tea experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Taro Base:
- 1 cup fresh taro root, peeled and diced (or 2 tablespoons taro powder)
- 1½ cups water
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
For the Milk Tea:
- 1 cup strong black or jasmine tea (brewed and cooled)
- ½ cup milk of choice (whole milk, oat milk, or coconut milk)
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk or honey (optional, for extra creaminess)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, enhances flavor)
- 1 cup ice cubes
For the Boba (Optional):
- ½ cup tapioca pearls (boba), cooked according to package instructions
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar syrup (for coating boba)
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Taro Root (Skip this step if using taro powder)
- In a small pot, bring 1½ cups of water to a boil.
- Add diced taro root and cook for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Drain, then mash or blend until smooth. Add sugar while warm and mix well.
Step 2: Brew the Tea
- Brew black or jasmine tea and let it cool. The stronger the tea, the better!
- Set aside to chill.
Step 3: Blend the Milk Tea
- In a blender, combine the mashed taro, brewed tea, milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Cook the Tapioca Pearls (Boba) – Optional
- Bring water to a boil and add tapioca pearls.
- Cook for 5-10 minutes until they float and become soft.
- Drain, then coat with brown sugar syrup for extra flavor.
Step 5: Assemble Your Taro Milk Tea
- Add cooked boba pearls to a glass (if using).
- Fill with ice cubes.
- Pour in the blended taro milk tea.
- Stir, sip, and enjoy with a boba straw!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use coconut milk instead of regular milk.
- For a caffeine-free version, skip the tea and use only milk and taro.
- To make it sugar-free, swap sugar for monk fruit sweetener or stevia.
- If using taro powder, dissolve it in ½ cup hot water before blending with other ingredients.
- Tapioca pearls (boba) are best fresh! They harden when refrigerated, so make them right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Bubble Tea
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Taro Milk Tea, bubble tea, homemade taro tea, easy milk tea, boba tea