Ingredients
Tea Base
- 2 bags black tea
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Tapioca Pearls
- ½ cup cooked tapioca pearls
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice (e.g., agave syrup)
To Serve
- Ice cubes as needed
- 1 cup milk of choice (almond milk recommended)
Instructions
- Steep the tea: Steep the tea bags in a cup of hot water for 3-5 minutes to extract the rich black tea flavor. Remove the tea bags and stir in the pure vanilla extract. Set the tea aside to cool completely.
- Prepare the tapioca pearls: Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water to halt further cooking. Transfer the pearls into a bowl and stir in the maple syrup or your preferred sweetener to infuse them with sweetness.
- Assemble the drink: Divide the sweetened tapioca pearls between serving glasses. Add ice cubes, then pour the cooled vanilla-infused tea over the pearls. Finally, add the milk of your choice. Stir gently to combine all the flavors and enjoy your vanilla milk tea either iced or hot.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based milk like almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or using other sweeteners such as honey or agave syrup.
- To serve hot, omit the ice and enjoy the tea warm after steeping and mixing.
- If tapioca pearls are not readily available, you can skip them and enjoy a creamy vanilla milk tea.
- Steeping time can be adjusted to make the tea stronger or milder according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
