MILK TEA RECIPE (ASSAM, JASMINE, HOJICHA & MORE)

SERVINGS: 1 x 500mL or 1 x 750mL

PREP/COOKING TIME: ~10 min

• 1/3 cup of Tapioca pearls
• ~1 tbsp of Dark Brown Sugar (you can adjust to your liking) 
• 1 tsp of tea leaves
• 250mL hot water
• 1 tbsp of lactose-free creamer 

• 1/3 cup of Tapioca pearls
• ~1 tbsp of Dark Brown Sugar (you can adjust to your liking) 
• 2 tsp of tea leaves
• 500mL hot water
• 1 tbsp of lactose-free creamer

1. Steep 1 tsp of tea leaves with 1 cup (250 mL) hot water. Steep according to time on chosen tea. You can steep longer for black & oolong teas for stronger flavour.

2. Add ~1 tbsp of creamer powder + your choice of sweetener while hot. For liquid milks/creamers, you can add at the end.

3. Set aside and allow to chill.

1. Steep 2 tsps of tea leaves with 2 cups (500 mL) hot water. Steep according to time on chosen tea. You can steep longer for black & oolong teas for stronger flavour.

2. Add ~1 tbsp of creamer powder + your choice of sweetener while hot. For liquid milks/creamers, you can add at the end.

3. Set aside and allow to chill.

TAPIOCA PEARLS:

1. Bring 1 + 1/2 cups (375mL) of water to boil.

2. Add 1/3 cup of tapioca pearls slowly and stir lightly. Wait until tapioca pearls float to the surface. 

3. Cover pot and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Tapioca pearls will puff up. 

4. Turn off heat and simmer for another 2 minutes. Adjust time to personal taste!

5. Rinse with cold water and mix in ~1 tbsp of brown sugar (or your choice of sweetener) to the tapioca and let it sit for at least 5 minutes before serving. 

LET'S PUT IT TOGETHER:

1. In your cup, add tapioca pearls, ice, chilled tea, stir, and enjoy!