Tropical Coconut Bubble Tea Recipe

Escape to paradise with this homemade Tropical Coconut Bubble Tea recipe! This vibrant and delicious drink is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for a hot day or a fun get-together. Using chewy minute tapioca pearls (easily found in Asian grocery stores – look for a colorful package with Asian writing!), this recipe is surprisingly simple to make and tastes far better than anything you'll find in a store. Get ready to impress your friends with this refreshing treat!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 397.4 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Tropical Coconut Bubble Tea

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tropical Coconut Bubble Tea

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How to Make Tropical Coconut Bubble Tea

  1. In a cocktail shaker or tightly sealed container, combine 1 cup coconut milk, ½ cup strong brewed black tea (cooled), ¼ cup sugar (or to taste), 2 tablespoons coconut cream, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
  2. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well combined and slightly frothy.
  3. Cook the tapioca pearls according to package directions. Generally, this involves boiling them for about 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  4. Rinse the cooked tapioca pearls under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
  5. Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the bottom of a tall glass.
  6. Pour the coconut tea mixture over the tapioca pearls.
  7. Add ice cubes to fill the glass.
  8. Serve immediately with a wide bubble tea straw to enjoy the chewy pearls.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

123g

Carbs

10g