Talking all things sweet homemade boba tea
Today was a busy day for me, I had to shoot a few reels… not 1 but a few! And trust me that took it out of me. I find myself really tired from standing all day and trust my Rheumatoid Arthritis ain’t happy about it either. I decided that when my reels were done, I would sit back and enjoy this refreshing sweet homemade boba tea.
Boba is known as a bubble tea. The main base is a sweet tea and tapioca balls are added to it. They’re soft and chewy and have a gorgeous texture that really adds to the tea. It originated in Taiwan and I am so thankful for that! I love making my own because I use fresh fruits. For this recipe I used fresh blueberries.
I made this boba from fresh blueberries and boiled that down to a compote and then added my tea. It’s really so easy to make and they can keep for a while as well. You can make a batch and leave some aside for the next time you want some tea.
Tips on how to make Sweet Homemade Boba Tea:
- Make you tea first and set it aside so it can cool. This drink is similar to an ice tea but with milk added.
- You can add whatever milk you like, I used oat milk and it was so delicious!
- Don’t make your dough too dry. If the dough is too sticky, roll the dough with tapioca starch in between your hands.
- Once you’ve rolled them, make sure to cover them in tapioca starch so they don’t stick to one another. And there you have your sweet homemade boba tea.
Can I keep my boba if I don’t use it all?
If you don’t want to use all the boba you’ve made, don’t stress, I got you! Make a simple syrup and place the leftover boba and simple syrup in a jar. Make sure it’s covered with plastic wrap/in an airtight container. This will keep for up to 3 days.
Homemade Sweet Boba Tea
Course: DrinksDifficulty: Easy2
servings15
minutes35
minutesSweet Boba tea has been around for decades and I can understand why! This tea is filled with Boba which is a chewy, sweet ball and these ones are made from fresh blueberries. It is such a lovely surprise at the end of the tea.
Ingredients
150g fresh blueberries
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 tbsp. water
1 cup tapioca starch
1 tbsp. honey
Directions
- In a small pot, combine the blueberries and sugar, allow to simmer on a medium heat for about 12-15 minutes, once they are broken down and it looks like a jam, remove from the heat, add in the water and stir to combine.
- Make your desired mug of tea and allow to cool while you make the boba.
- Allow to the mixture to cool for about 15 minutes, then add the tapioca starch 2 tablespoons at a time. Start off by mixing with a spoon and then use your hands to knead the dough. If you don’t need all the tapioca, then leave out the excess.
- Put the boba in a pot of boiling water, once they float to the top, turn off the heat, cover the pot and allow them to rest in the pot for 20 minutes.
- Strain the water out, add 1 tablespoon of honey stir to combine and then in a glass, add the boba, some ice blocks and the tea and enjoy!
This looks soooo yummy! Where did the glass the drink is in come from?
Hi Amber,
It’s a Weck glass, they’re pretty hard to find but so good for
everyday coffees and cold drinks.