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Creamy Taro Milk Tea Recipe with Boba Pearls and Coconut Jelly

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A creamy, subtly sweet taro milk tea combined with chewy boba pearls and refreshing coconut jelly, perfect for a comforting and indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons taro powder or 200g fresh taro root, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup dry black tapioca pearls
  • 1 cup coconut jelly, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) coconut milk (optional)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar (white or brown, adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • Ice cubes as needed

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups (1 liter) of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Add ½ cup (90g) dry tapioca pearls and stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until pearls are soft and chewy. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
  2. If using fresh taro, steam or boil 200g cubed taro pieces until soft (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth. If using taro powder, mix 3 tablespoons with 1 cup (240 ml) hot water and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl, whisking until dissolved.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine whole milk, optional coconut milk, and the taro mixture (fresh mashed or powder solution). Stir well and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
  4. Divide cooked tapioca pearls and coconut jelly cubes evenly between two tall glasses. Fill glasses halfway with ice cubes.
  5. Pour the creamy taro milk mixture over the ice until glasses are nearly full. Stir gently to combine layers and serve immediately with a wide straw or spoon.

Notes

Cook tapioca pearls carefully to avoid undercooking or overcooking. Rinse pearls immediately after cooking to keep chewy texture. Adjust sugar gradually to balance sweetness. For dairy-free, substitute milk with almond, oat, or soy milk and use vegan sweeteners. Store taro milk base refrigerated up to 2 days; pearls and jelly best fresh. Serve with plenty of ice to keep drink cool without dilution.

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Keywords: taro milk tea, boba pearls, coconut jelly, bubble tea, homemade milk tea, creamy taro drink, tapioca pearls, dairy-free milk tea

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