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    Passion Fruit Bubble Tea (Boba Tea)

    Apr 5, 2021 · 11 Comments

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    This post has been sponsored by Torani. All opinions expressed are my own.

    Sweet, refreshing, yet still decadent. Today's recipe is an uncomplicated variation to the massively popular drink that's been taking the internet by storm- Bubble Tea. We're keeping it as simple as possible but adding a little pizzazz with Torani Puremade Passion Fruit Syrup.

    I was never one who caved to trends..at least, not easily. When they brought back mom jeans, I sighed...now I refuse to wear anything that isn't high-waisted. When Whipped Coffee took the world by storm earlier last year, I was perplexed but being a coffee-holic, I didn't need too much convincing there.

    In more recent times, I've been seeing this term on coffee shop signs, IG posts, and magazine articles entirely dedicated to the wide-variety of 'Bubble Teas'. At first I thought, what a strange name for a drink, and paid it very little attention since I'm one who more often opts for coffee than tea.

    One day however, I came across a pink milkshake-style drink that supposedly was this infamous Bubble Tea I had been hearing about. Needless to say, I broke down and finally tried one.

    I was less than impressed if I'm being honest after my first encounter with Bubble Tea- otherwise known as Boba Tea. Why the craze? Sure it's a fun drink and upon first glance quite intriguing. Still, some people swore by it. So, I saw it as a challenge and decided to take matters into my own hands- ahem, kitchen 😉

    Perfecting Bubble Tea

    Originating from Taiwan, this widely received beverage soon became a hit amongst the generation of tech-savvy at-home baristas. By the time Bubble Tea hit the West, it became a colorful creamy drink served with sugar pearls and in some cases, topped with whipped cream. Is it even tea at that point?

    So, let me break it down for you briefly. Yes, Bubble Tea is a more decadent version of your beloved iced tea. It's served with tapioca pearls, brewed black tea, and milk. There are slight variations in today's recipe but overall, I wanted to go back to the roots of this drink. No matcha, no strawberry milk, and for the love of God, NO chocolate flavoring. (Yes, I came across one such Mocha Bubble Tea. If you're drinking coffee in your tea, please- just stop).

    Tapioca Pearls - While you can absolutely make your own tapioca pearls for this drink, it's not necessary. That being said though, there are a lot of great recipes for homemade pearls if you're in the mood to try something new and unfamiliar. Tapioca pearls are what make the Boba Tea. You have to quickly boil them, then toss them in a brown sugar syrup (I also like using toasted sugar). From there you serve it with black tea and your choice of milk or cream (see my notes below on this step).

    Milk or Cream? You can't go wrong with either. Milk is most common, but cream is what will give you the billowy topping and multi-layered decadence. The trick when using cream is not to overwhip it. Note: you don't want whipped cream, but rather, frothed cream.

    Acceptable Flavorings - So I covered the non-acceptable flavorings of Boba Tea, but let's talk about the acceptable ones- brown sugar, the traditional method. Boba Tea is sweetened from the brown sugar syrup the tapioca pearls are soaked in. Other acceptable flavorings are blueberry, almond, lychee, mango, and my personal favorite, passion fruit.

    For today's recipe, I used Torani Puremade Syrups which is available in the aforementioned flavorings and more. One of the main reasons I choose Torani when it comes to flavoring my drinks naturally, is that they contain no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. They are 100% GMO free.

    The passion fruit syrup I used today has a subtle tropical fruit flavor to it which I used to sweeten the brewed tea, but as I mentioned before, you can browse the wide variety of Puremade syrups to add a little extra flavor to your Boba tea.

    More Drinks to Love at Home

    Blackberry & Lavender Spritzer (Mocktail) - This spritzer is as refreshingly delicious as it is pretty, bursting with notes of sweet blackberry and fragrant lavender that will surely brighten your day!

    Canelazo (Spiced Herbal Cocktail) - This Canelazo is a feature in my home during the holiday season, where it provides a warm way to end a chilly day. The cocktail stars steeped tea, passion fruit, and a few ounces of aguardiente. The end result is a warming, multilayered cocktail that’s equal parts warmth and fruit-flavor.

    Dalgona Coffee (Whipped Coffee Drink) - This cold decadent treat featured whipped coffee cream served over milk for a creamy afternoon delight!

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    Passion Fruit Bubble Tea


    ★★★★★

    5 from 8 reviews

    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 3 Bubble Teas 1x
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    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 3 bags black tea
    • 24 ounces water
    • 1/4 cup Torani Puremade Passion Fruit Syrup
    • 1 cup Tapioca pearls
    • 1/3 cup toasted sugar or brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • Ice

    Instructions

    • In a large pot, add tea bags to water and bring to a boil.  Remove from heat and let steep for 5-10 minutes.  Remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool completely.  Stir in the passion fruit syrup and set aside.
    • Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add Tapioca pearls.  Let boil for 5 minutes until the pearls float to the surface.  Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.  Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
    • In a medium fry pan, over medium heat, add brown sugar.  Once the sugar begins to melt slightly, add the tapioca pearls.  Toss until a thick syrup has developed.  Remove from heat and set aside.
    • In a small bowl whisk heavy creamy just until frothy.  DO NOT whip.

    Assembly:

    • In your desired glasses, add about 2 tablespoons worth of tapioca pearls.  Then add your ice.  Pour the tea and then top with the frothed cream.  For garnish, you can top with extra pearls.  Serve and enjoy!
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes

    Keywords: Bubble Tea, Boba Tea, Iced Tea, Drinks

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    1. proseccobefore7 says

      April 07, 2021 at 7:50 am

      I have never tried this drink. I've never seen it where I currently live, but I am so very much intrigued by it. It does look amazing, comforting, sweet and just awesome! I will try to make the pearls and give this wholesome recipe a go. Thanks for sharing.

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    2. Enriqueta E Lemoine says

      April 12, 2021 at 8:24 pm

      This drink is like a dream come true, a fantasy! I love passion fruit and love Torani syrups too. The tapioca pearls made me curious! I certainly want to make this. Your pics are amazing!

      ★★★★★

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    3. Bernice Hill says

      April 13, 2021 at 3:23 am

      I absolutely LOVE bubble tea! This post is so dangerous...now that I know how to make them I can make it any time I want!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. GUNJAN C Dudani says

      April 14, 2021 at 2:15 pm

      My favorite bubble tea. Looks delicious and attractive. Bubble tea is my favorite go to beverage and this passion fruit infused is totally out of this world.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Kathryn says

      April 17, 2021 at 12:12 am

      This sounds amazing and it looks so easy to make at home. Passion fruit is one of my favorites!

      ★★★★★

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    6. Tristin says

      April 17, 2021 at 3:59 am

      Boba tea is so much fun to drink. The passionfruit flavor is one of my faves!! Can't wait to make this at home.

      ★★★★★

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    7. Alex says

      April 18, 2021 at 7:37 pm

      Oooh, interesting! I've never had anything like this. I've always wondered what boba tea is. It's time to give it a try!

      Reply
    8. Erin says

      April 18, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      The only tapioca product I've ever used is tapioca starch. I'm off to check out tapioca pearls! This drink sounds so interesting.

      Reply
    9. Aleta says

      April 18, 2021 at 9:01 pm

      I have always wanted to try to make bubble tea, and now I can! It actually looks pretty easy to do so!

      ★★★★★

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    10. Loreto and Nicoletta says

      April 18, 2021 at 10:27 pm

      It is funny that you would post a Bible tea. I was so craving one this week. I like the smoothness and refreshing chill. Those pearls are the bomb though chewy and such fun except if your straw is to small lol.😁
      Thanks for sharing! Gotta have this bubble tea!😛

      ★★★★★

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    11. Cathleen says

      April 19, 2021 at 1:57 am

      I love making homemade bubble tea, and this flavour sounds amazing!! Bookmarking this recipe for later, thanks so much!! 🙂

      ★★★★★

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