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Thai Milk Tea Boba

Sweet, creamy Thai tea with chewy tapioca pearls and a hint of orange. Shake, pour, and sip—no cooking required, ready in 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
185
Protein
1g
Thai Milk Tea Boba
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour chilled Thai tea into a tall glass over the ice cubes.

  2. Step 2

    Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the bottom of the glass or reserve for layering.

  3. Step 3

    Pour coconut milk slowly over the tea, creating an ombré effect. Stir gently to combine.

  4. Step 4

    Top with a splash of orange juice or float orange slices if using. Serve with a wide straw.

Tools you’ll need

  • tall glass (16 oz or larger)
  • wide boba straw
  • spoon for stirring

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