Strawberry Milk Tea
Creamy strawberry milk tea made with fresh fruit puree and black tea, no artificial syrups needed. This homemade bubble tea recipe tastes better than store-bought and costs half the price.
Pin Share Print Servings: 2 drinks
Calories: 165kcal
Cost: $3.25
Equipment
- Medium saucepan (For strawberry syrup)
- Fine-mesh strainer (Essential for smooth syrup)
- Large pitcher (For tea brewing)
- Tall glasses (16 oz capacity preferred)
- Wide straws (For tapioca pearls)
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries - Hulled and sliced
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar - For strawberry syrup
- ¼ cup water - For syrup base
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice - Fresh squeezed
- 4 black tea bags - Or 4 teaspoon loose tea
- 2 cups hot water - 200°F for brewing
- 2 tablespoons sugar - For tea sweetening
- ½ cup whole milk - Or heavy cream
- ¼ cup cooked tapioca pearls - Optional
- ice cubes - For serving
Instructions
- Simmer strawberries into syrup
- Steep tea strong, sweeten
- Cook tapioca pearls
- Layer syrup, ice, tea, milk
Notes
Use fresh ripe strawberries for best flavor. You can substitute plant-based milk if desired. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glass | Calories: 165kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 38g (13%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 4g (6%) | Saturated Fat: 2.5g (16%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg (4%) | Sodium: 52mg (2%) | Potassium: 285mg (8%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 34g (38%) | Vitamin A: 178IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 45mg (55%) | Calcium: 152mg (15%) | Iron: 0.8mg (4%)