MILK TEA RECIPE (ASSAM, JASMINE, HOJICHA & MORE)
For all the milk bubble tea lovers at home, this simple recipe is for you! This recipe applied to:
1. Original Assam Milk Tea
2. Jasmine Milk Tea
3. Earl Grey Milk Tea
4. Hojicha Milk Tea
5. Roasted Oolong Milk Tea
Watch a video tutorial by clicking here!
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SERVINGS: 1 x 500mL or 1 x 750mL PREP/COOKING TIME: ~10 min |
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| For 500mL/Serving |
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| For 700mL/Serving |
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DIRECTIONS
| TEA: | |
| For 500mL/Serving |
1. Steep 1-2 tsps 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. |
| For 750mL/Serving |
1. Steep 2-3 tsps of tea leaves with 2 cups (350mL) 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:
Microwave Instructions
1. Pour 1/3 cup of tapioca into a large microwavable bowl/cup. Add hot water until pearls are submerged. Stir lightly.
2. Microwave for 45 seconds, stir and microwave for another 45 seconds, repeat once more for 45 seconds. Adjust time to preference. Drain and add your choice of sweetener for at least 5 minutes.
Boil Instructions
1. Bring 1 + 1/2 cups (375mL) of water to boil. Add 1/3 cup of tapioca pearls slowly and stir lightly. Wait until tapioca pearls float to the surface.
2. Cover pot and cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Tapioca pearls will puff up.
4. Rinse with cold water and mix in ~1 tbsp of brown sugar (or your choice of sweetener).
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LET'S PUT IT TOGETHER: 1. In your cup, add your toppings and fill cup with ice. Add your tea, stir or shake to cool everything evenly. |
There you have it, your homemade Classic Milk Bubble Tea! This is a classic drink to learn how to make at home and we’re excited to see all your takes on this beverage. Make sure to tag us at @reteacups on Instagram when you use this recipe.
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