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Chilled glass of fresh strawberry milk tea with a creamy pink hue and chewy black tapioca pearls, served over ice for a sweet and refreshing boba drink experience.

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Course: Beverage, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Taiwanese
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

  1. Simmer strawberries into syrup
  2. Steep tea strong, sweeten
  3. Cook tapioca pearls
  4. 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.