Taro Boba Tea

Blended taro thickens this Taiwanese tea beverage made with lightly sweetened tapioca pearls (boba) that's a cool drink on a hot summer day.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 34 mins
• Total Time: 44 mins
• Calories: 257 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 3 small taro roots, peeled and halved
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 2.5 cups ice, or to taste, divided
• 1.5 teaspoons honey, divided
• 0.25 cup tapioca pearls (boba)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place taro roots in a small pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook taro until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Combine taro roots with 1/2 cup ice in a bowl. Let cool.

Step 3

Combine cooled taro roots, remaining 2 cups ice, milk, 3/4 cup water, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon honey in a blender; blend until smooth.

Step 4

Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add tapioca pearls; stir gently until they start floating to the surface. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand until tender, 12 to 15 minutes more. Drain. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon honey.

Step 5

Divide blended mixture between 2 glasses. Divide tapioca pearls between the glasses.