Black Tapioca & Hemp Milk Jasmine Tea (Serves 2)

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins (pearls + syrup)
Total Time: 30 mins

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

✅ Dairy-free creaminess from hemp milk
✅ Protein + fiber in every sip (thanks to hemp!)
✅ Customizable sweetness (adjust agave to taste)
✅ Chewy-cold contrast of tapioca pearls and icy tea

Ingredients:

For the Tapioca Pearls:

• ½ cup black tapioca pearls (boba)

• ½ cup sugar (or coconut sugar)

• 3 cups water (divided)

For the Tea Base:

• 4 cups brewed jasmine tea (2 tea bags steeped 5 mins)

• 2 cups hemp milk

• 2 tbsp agave nectar or honey (adjust to taste)

• Ice cubes for shaking

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cook the Tapioca Pearls

1. Boil 4 cups water in a large pot.

2. Add tapioca pearls and simmer per package instructions (typically 20-25 mins).

3. Drain and rinse under cold water.

2. Make Simple Syrup

1. In a saucepan, combine ½ cup sugar + 1 cup water.

2. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10 mins until slightly thickened.

3. Toss cooked pearls in ¼ cup syrup (reserve rest for serving).

3. Brew & Blend Tea

1. Steep jasmine tea in 2 cups hot water for 5 mins, then strain.

2. In a blender, combine tea, hemp milk, and agave. Blend until frothy.

4. Assemble

1. Fill glasses ¼ full with syrup-coated pearls.

2. Add ice cubes, then pour hemp tea mixture over top.

3. Stir with wide boba straw and enjoy immediately!

Pro Tips:

🔹 Pearl Perfection: Soak cooked boba in syrup 15+ mins for extra sweetness.
🔹 Tea Hack: Cold-brew jasmine tea overnight for smoother flavor.
🔹 Creamier Texture: Use 1 cup hemp milk + 1 cup coconut milk.
🔹 No Blender? Vigorously shake tea + milk in a jar with ice.

Healthier Swaps:

• Sugar: Substitute syrup with monk fruit sweetener.

• Hemp Milk: Boost protein with vanilla hemp protein powder.

• Pearls: Try chia seeds for a fiber-rich alternative.

Serving Suggestions:

• Afternoon Treat: Pair with matcha hemp energy balls.

• Dessert Version: Drizzle with hempseed chocolate sauce.

• Caffeine-Free: Use roasted barley tea instead of jasmine.

Fun Fact:

Traditional bubble tea originated in 1980s Taiwan, but this version adds a modern hemp twist—packing 5g of plant protein per serving!

Storage Notes:

• Cooked boba lasts 4 hours at room temp (gets hard when refrigerated).

• Tea base keeps 2 days refrigerated (shake before using).

"The chewy pearls and floral jasmine make every sip an adventure—like a tea garden party in your mouth!" 🌸