Ingredients

Cooked Tapioca Pearls (Boba):

• 1/2 Cup Large Tapioca Pearls*
• 6 Cups Cold Water
• 1/4 Cup Date Syrup or Dark Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed
• 1/8 Teaspoon Salt

Creamsicle Bubble Tea:

• 1/2 Cup Crushed Ice
• 1 Cup Orange Juice
• 1 Cup Plain or Vanilla Vegan Yogurt
• 1 Tablespoon Light Agave Nectar
• 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Teaspoon Orange Zest
• 1/2 Cup Cooked Tapioca Pearls

Chai Bubble Tea:

• 1 1/2 Cups Water
• 2 Bag (2 Teaspoons Loose Leaf) Black Tea
• 1 Cup Plain Non-Dairy Milk
• 2 Tablespoons Light Agave Nectar
• 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cardamom
• 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
• 1/2 Cup Cooked Tapioca Pearls

Coconut Bubble Tea:

• 1 Cup Water
• 1 Bag (1 Teaspoon Loose Leaf) White or Green Tea
• 1 Cup Crushed Ice
• 3/4 Cup Full-Fat Canned Coconut Milk
• 2 Tablespoons Light Agave Nectar
• 1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Cup Cooked Tapioca Pearls

Instructions

1. To prepare the boba for any of the flavor variations, place the tapioca and cold water in a medium sauce pan and set over medium heat. Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce the heat to low, simmering very gently for 45 - 50 minutes.
2. When they're done, the pearls should be mostly translucent with only a tiny speck of opaque white remaining in the centers. Drain in a fine mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly in cold water to stop the cooking process.
3. Transfer the soft pearls to a small bowl, add date syrup or brown sugar and salt, stirring gently to combine. Let the tapioca soak in the sugar for at least 15 minutes before using. Covered and stored in the fridge, prepared tapioca can be kept for up to two days.
4. For the creamsicle bubble tea, place the crushed ice and orange juice in your blender and pulse to further break down the ice. Once slushy but still a bit coarse, add in the yogurt, agave, vanilla, and zest. Blend just until smooth and sippable.
5. Spoon the cooked boba into either 1 or 2 glasses and top with the creamsicle mixture. Enjoy right away before the ice melts.
6. For the chai bubble tea, bring the water to a boil and add in the tea bags. Cover and let steep until cool to the touch; at least 30 minutes. The tea should be dark and strong. Thoroughly chill for 2 - 3 hours before proceeding.
7. Vigorously whisk the non-dairy milk, agave, and all the spices together so that the mixture is smooth. Stir the iced tea in last, mixing until the drink is well blended.
8. Spoon the cooked boba into either 1 or 2 glasses and top with the milk tea.
9. For the coconut bubble tea, bring the water to a boil and add in the tea bag. Cover and let steep until cool to the touch; at least 30 minutes. The tea should be dark and strong. Chill thoroughly for 2 - 3 hours before proceeding.
10. Place the crushed ice and coconut milk in your blender and pulse to further break down the ice. Once slushy but still a bit coarse, add in the iced tea, agave, and vanilla. Blend just until smooth and sippable.
11. Spoon the cooked boba into either 1 or 2 glasses and top with the coconut tea. Enjoy right away before the ice melts.
    

Notes

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