Taro milk tea, an eye-catching purple boba, is made with jasmine tea, taro root, milk, and tapioca pearls. Every sip is sweet, creamy, and bursting with unique flavors. This taro milk tea recipe is simple, quick, and delectable. Taro bubble tea is gradually gaining popularity, and tapioca boba pearls are a delightful addition. This gorgeous purple taro bubble tea has a variety of customization possibilities and is creamy and sweet. You can eat it warm or cold. You've probably seen purple bubble tea at your local boba shop.

Taro, a starchy root vegetable comparable to sweet potato, is the source of the striking lavender color. Unfortunately, whole taro can be difficult to get, and it must be boiled and pureed before use. Make your favorite purple boba tea home using this simple taro bubble tea recipe!

What is taro root?

The taro root is a starchy root with a brown surface. It has white skin on the inside with a few tiny purple spots. Taro was long regarded as an Asian root vegetable because it was first farmed there, but it is now more widely available everywhere. Taro root is a common ingredient in mochi, mooncakes, dumplings, ice cream, milkshakes, and other Asian and Southeast Asian dishes. In addition to being high in fiber, taro root aids in weight loss and lowers the risk of heart disease.

What is taro milk tea?

Taro milk tea, also known as taro bubble tea, is made in Taiwan with taro root, milk, jasmine tea, and tapioca pearls. The resulting beverage is known as Xiang yù nichá in Chinese. It has a beautiful purple color and is sweet and softly fragrant (similar to a sweet potato but with notes of vanilla and nutty flavor). Fresh taro root, like purple yam, is a starchy root vegetable. Taro milk bubble tea can be made with either fresh taro paste or taro powder.

Taro root can be freshly cooked, pureed, or powdered. Although fresh taro root is desirable, we used powdered taro in this recipe because it is more frequently accessible. The best way to enjoy a delicious taro milk tea is with crunchy boba tapioca pearls, but you can also drink it hot or cold on its own.

History of taro milk tea

Like other bubble teas, taro boba tea is thought to have started in Taiwan in the 1980s. Before moving west in the 1990s, these beverages quickly spread to nearby Southeast Asian nations. Due to its distinctive flavor and stunning color, taro milk tea has become a well-known beverage worldwide. Taro bubble tea is one of the most well-liked flavors.

EASY TARO MILK TEA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

Here are the ingredients to make taro milk tea with boba pearls:

• jasmine green tea - we recommend loose-leaf jasmine green tea for taro bubble tea, but tea bags can also be used. To avoid a bitter flavor, don't let it steep for more than 3 minutes. You can also try various teas, such as regular green tea or Ceylon tea.

• taro powder or fresh taro - taro root, fresh or powdered, can be used. Remember that store-bought taro powder is frequently sweetened, so you may need to adjust the sugar.

• milk - the flavor of our preferred coconut milk is rich, creamy, and full-bodied. If full-fat coconut milk is unavailable, substitute soy, oat, or cashew milk.

• tapioca pearls - buy uncooked tapioca pearls to make your own. These are also boba and may be found in any Asian food market. If you only have a little time, use quick-cooking boba.

• cane sugar or sweet brown sugar syrup - both the taro milk tea and the tapioca pearls were flavored with this. Adjust up or down depending on your preferences and the taro powder you use. You may also use agave, maple syrup, or coconut sugar to add other flavors.

PROCEDURE:

Here's the step-by-step tutorial in making taro milk tea at home:

1. Bring the tapioca pearls' water to a boil in a medium saucepan. After it begins to boil, add the tapioca pearls and reduce the heat to below medium.

2. Cook the boba to soften it.

3. Simmer for 15 to 30 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent sticking. The boiling time for your particular pearls will vary. Check your box for instructions.

4. Combine the water and cane sugar in a small pot using a whisk. Simmer for a few minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved.

5. Remove the mixture from the heat and set aside a few tablespoons before adding the remaining ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. Soak them to sweeten the boba.

6. Lightly rinse the tapioca pearls as they are filtered through a fine-mesh strainer. After adding the pearls and syrup to the mixing bowl, whisk them.

7. Set aside to soak while preparing the tea. Allow the tea to cool somewhat before combining.

8. While the tapioca pearls are soaking, bring the tea water to a boil and then set aside to cool (it should be between 175 and 180°F).

9. Jasmine tea should be steeped for two to three minutes before straining and cooling. You can alter the sweetness by tasting it.

10. In a blender, combine 3 tablespoons of simple syrup, the brewed tea, coconut milk, taro powder, and a pinch of salt. Blend for 30-60 seconds or until smooth.

11. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking. Tea can be served hot or cold.

12. Add three to four tablespoons of tapioca pearls to a cup or tumbler using a slotted spoon. Ice should be placed between 12 and 34 full into the cup before the taro milk tea mixture is added.

How to serve milk tea?

• Place the boba pearls in a glass with sugar syrup.

• Add ice if desired.

• Include milk and jasmine or black tea (with taro thrown in).

What to serve with?

Enjoy drinking milk tea with these snacks, serve your taro bubble tea and have fun drinking it together with your companions

• french fries

• nachos

• takoyaki

• cookies

• chicken pops

• waffles

  

How to drink bubble tea?

Use a wide-mouth bubble tea straw to serve your taro milk tea with boba. Even though many other materials are available, such as bamboo and metal, we commonly utilize glass bubble tea straws. When the tea is ready, gulp it down with a few boba and enjoy!

HOW TO STORE TARO MILK TEA?

The best instructions for storing extra taro boba tea to keep it fresh are as follows:

• JASMINE GREEN TEA - Freshly brewed jasmine tea will stay in the refrigerator for 3-4 days if covered (with or without milk).

• TARO MILK TEA - Consume immediately for the best flavor and texture. It must be consumed immediately for the best flavor and texture. The boba will only be fresh for a short time (up to 4).

• DRY TAPIOCA PEARLS - Boba in-house will keep for six months (uncooked). They should, however, be eaten within a couple of hours of being cooked.

• BROWN SUGAR SYRUP - This straightforward syrup can be produced in large quantities. Please keep it in the refrigerator for three to four weeks.

Tips in making taro milk tea

Here's some compiled tips to achieve your desired taste and texture in making boba milk tea

• Use a fresh pearl. Use the cooked pearls as soon as possible for the most tender and chewy boba.

• Increase the sweetness. Reduce or increase the amount of brown sugar syrup used for creating taro boba milk tea at home.

• To attain the proper amount of creaminess, experiment with the amount and type of milk or cream you use.

• Fresh taro root is used. Because the raw material contains saponins, which may irritate the skin, it is best to handle it with gloves.

• Make use of straws for bubble tea. If not, a spoon must be used to serve it.

• For a purple hue that is more vibrant. Add a pinch of natural purple food coloring or purple sweet potato powder to taste.

• Warm tapioca balls are the best! They are at their softest and have the most enjoyable chew when they are still warm. As they cool down, they become harder.

• Jasmine green tea can be steeped for a maximum of three minutes. It will only taste pleasant if you soak it excessively long.

FAQs

What does taro milk tea taste like?

Taro milk tea has a pleasantly sweet flavor with traces of vanilla and nutty flavor. The flavor will vary depending on whether you use fresh taro paste or taro powder. The latter is nuttier, lighter, and less sweet than the former (as the powders often have added sweetener).

Can I use fresh taro paste?

Absolutely. Taro cubes should only be peeled, boiled for around 20 minutes, and then mashed. In a blender, combine the mash and milk until fully smooth. After that, blend with the tea before pouring over the tapioca (if It's lighter in color than taro powder and will only slightly thicken the drink (with a barely perceptible texture). A serving of taro milk tea requires around 1.75-2.6oz/50-75g of taro paste.

Is taro root the same as ube?

Taro and sweet potatoes are both members of the sweet potato family, but taro has brownish-gray skin and predominantly white flesh. Ube is brown on the outside and purple on the inside. Ube has a pistachio flavor and a sweet, white chocolate flavor.

Does taro milk tea contain caffeine?

Taro milk tea can only be made with tea bases from caffeine-containing tea types (e.g., jasmine green tea or black tea). Although this dish contains caffeine, you can replace decaf tea, add more milk, or increase the amount of water. The beverage contains caffeine due to the use of jasmine green tea in this recipe (though not a large amount). You can, however, substitute decaf tea or leave out the tea entirely.

What flavor is taro milk tea?

Purple ground taro root, tapioca pearls, sweetened condensed milk, and jasmine or green tea are used to make this beverage. Taro has a sweet and vanilla flavor characteristic, similar to sweet potatoes.

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Taro milk bubble tea can be made with either fresh or dried taro. Even better, you can make your own. Using a boba straw makes drinking bubble tea more comfortable. Taro milk tea is sweet, creamy, and slightly starchy in flavor. It tastes like candy and is served with sweet and gummy tapioca pearls over ice.

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TAKEAWAYS

Purple bubble drinks may have been apparent at your favorite boba shop. Taro, a starchy root vegetable similar to sweet potato, is responsible for the beautiful lavender color. Taro milk tea is another name for taro boba, a sweet, pale-purple bubble tea made from taro root. Unlike other recipes that ask for pureed taro root, this one calls for taro powder. Taro, in either form, adds a naturally stunning hue and a creamy, sweet vanilla flavor to the beverage. Taro milk tea is best served with chewy boba tapioca pearls, but it can also be consumed on its own or cold.

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