We guaran-tea you’ll have a lovely Smoothie Saturday if you try our Vanilla Strawberry Boba Tea recipe. Made with vanilla black tea, strawberry whole milk kefir, fresh strawberries, and some tapioca pearls, this cafe classic is now probiotic and packed with protein and vitamin D. Learn how you can make this tea-riffic blend at home by scrolling down.
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Servings: 1 - 2Ingredients
- 3 bags vanilla black
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 cups Strawberry Whole Milk Kefir
- handful of fresh strawberries for garnish
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
- 2-4 tbsp maple syrup
Directions
- Steep the tea bags in water for at least 5-10 minutes for a strong tea.
- While the tea is steeping prepare the boba according to package directions on the stovetop.
- Remove the boba from the pot using a spoon and transfer to a bowl with about 2-4 tbsp of maple syrup.
- Spoon cooked tapioca pearls into serving glasses. Pour 1/4 cup vanilla black tea into each and topped with 1/2 cup of strawberry whole milk kefir. Add ice if desired. Enjoy with a fat reusable straw or spoon.