This 4-Ingredient vegan bubble tea is creamy, sweet, and full of satisfying chewy boba! It’s also cheaper and healthier than commercial versions, and flexible, too!
½ to 1 cupof uncooked tapioca pearlsdepending on preference
Plant-based creamer
Agave nectarto taste (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the three tea bags and allow them to steep until the water has completely cooled.
In a large pot, cook tapioca pearls according to package instructions. My package instructed me to cook tapioca pearls in 6 times the amount of water. I used 1 cup tapioca pearls, 6 cups water, and cooked on medium-heat for 20 minutes, stirring regularly. Then I turned off the heat, covered, and let sit for 25 minutes.
When the tea has cooled and the tapioca pearls are cooked, scoop in the tapioca pearls into two large glasses. Then, fill the cups ¾ of the way with black tea, and top off the rest of the way with plant-based creamer.
Give it a taste, and if your preference requires more sweetness, optionally add agave nectar.
Notes
Tweak the ratio of ingredients: You can increase, reduce, or even eliminate sugar entirely and adjust the ratios of boba, tea, and vegan creamer to your liking.
Ditch the plant-based creamer: If you aren’t a fan of overly creamy drinks, omit the plant-based creamer for more tea.
Don’t make the boba in advance: 3-4 hours is their window of freshness before they become tough and chewy.