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    Modified: Nov 30, 2022 · Published: Oct 8, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Vegan Boba Tea

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    Tapioca boba takes black tea to another level in this Vegan Boba Tea. Boba soaks up brown sugar syrup to make this drink sweet and rich!

    Soy milk being poured into glass with Vegan Boba Tea.

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    After trying this Vegan Boba Tea, you won't want plain old black tea again! Boba tea, also known as bubble tea, is a fun way to have your tea.

    Made with chewy tapioca pearls (or other toppings) and tea, it comes in a variety of flavors. The boba has the texture of a gummy candy.

    The oldest known bubble tea originated in Taiwan.

    You drink the tea through an oversized boba straw so that you can chew the tapioca balls as you drink the tea. The taste is sweet and rich from the tapioca boba soaking up a brown sugar simple syrup.

    I made Vegan Boba Tea because I figured making a boba milk tea would be a good starting point on my boba journey.

    If you're throwing a tea party, try some Vegan Tea Sandwiches with benedictine spread.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥡 Storage
    • Can I Freeze Tapioca Balls?
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • ☕️ Other Vegan Drinks
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    • 📋 Recipe
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    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Dark brown sugar: For its sweetness and rich flavor. You could also use white sugar.
    • Tapioca boba: Tapioca balls are the common type of topping for boba tea. You could use another type.
    • Black tea: I wanted to make the traditionally used tea first, so I used black tea.
    • Soy milk: I used soy milk because that's what I happened to have on hand, but you could use oat milk or any non-dairy milk you like.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Vanilla Simple Syrup
    • Lavender Simple Syrup
    • Another type of sweetener
    • Other types of tea, such as chai tea, green tea or a flavored herbal tea
    • Fruit such as strawberry, mango, or raspberry
    • For a chocolate version, try my Chocolate Boba Tea
    • Coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, or another non-dairy milk

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    🔪 Instructions

    Brown sugar in a saucepan. Water added.

    Simple syrup: Heat brown sugar in water until it is dissolved.

    Black Tea in saucepan with water. Tapioca boba in a saucepan with water.

    Tea: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Shut off the heat. Add tea and let steep.

    Boba: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.

    Add boba pearls and cook 30 minutes on medium heat. Stir every few minutes. (Check your package for directions - some boba has a quick cooking time.)

    Boba cooking in saucepan. Boba marinating in brown sugar simple syrup.

    Turn off the heat and drain the liquid. Add boba to simple syrup. Let sit to soak up the flavors.

    Boba being scooped in a glass. Soy milk being poured in glass with black tea and boba.

    Serving: Scoop boba into two glasses. Pour tea over the boba. Top it off with soy milk.

    🥡 Storage

    This bubble tea recipe should be enjoyed within eight hours of making it.

    You can store cooked tapioca balls in simple syrup for up to 3 days.

    Can I Freeze Tapioca Balls?

    Yes, according to Bubble Tea Supply, you can freeze the balls in a zip lock bag, laid flat. When you're ready to use them, place the boba in boiling water for a few minutes.

    Vegan Boba Tea

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What Tea Is Usually Used In Boba?

    Black tea is the most popular.

    What Is The Best Boba Tea For A Beginner?

    Black tea, which is why I posted this recipe first. Since it's the most popular, it's a good starting recipe.

    ☕️ Other Vegan Drinks

    • Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea). in two mason jars.
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    • Elderberry Tea
      Elderberry Tea
    • Cacao Tea
      Cacao Tea
    • Matcha Oat Milk Latte
      Oat Milk Matcha Latte

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    Vegan Boba Tea
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    Vegan Boba Tea

    Tapioca boba takes black tea to another level in this Vegan Boba Tea. Boba soaks up brown sugar syrup to make this drink sweet and rich!
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Taiwanese inspired
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 42 minutes minutes
    marinate 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 2 minutes minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 228kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    Simple Syrup

    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup water

    Tea

    • 1 black tea bag
    • 1 cup water

    Boba

    • ¼ cup tapioca boba
    • 1 ½ cups water

    For Serving

    • 1 cup soy milk or other non-dairy milk

    Instructions

    Simple Syrup

    • Pour water into a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and heat on medium until sugar is dissolved.

    Tea

    • Pour water into a small saucepan. Bring water to a boil. Shut off heat and steep tea bag for 5-7 minutes. Remove tea bag.

    Boba

    • Bring water to a boil. Add tapioca boba and cook 30 minutes on medium heat, stirring every few minutes. (Cooking time will vary depending on the type of boba you get - check directions on package.)
    • Turn off the heat. Pour boba through a strainer. Add to the simple syrup mixture. Let marinate 15-20 minutes.

    For Serving

    • Scoop boba into two glasses. Pour tea over boba.
    • Pour soy milk into glasses with tea and boba.

    Notes

    If you don't use all the cooked boba, store it in the simple syrup mixture for up to 3 days.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 2mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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