Mango Milk Boba Tea (Print Version)

Silky mango and milk with chewy boba pearls, iced for a creamy tropical drink in under 45 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Tapioca Pearls

01 - 1/2 cup black tapioca pearls
02 - 4 cups water

→ Mango Milk Base

03 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, adjusted to taste
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 1/2 cup water
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

→ Assembly

08 - 1 cup ice cubes
09 - 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

# How to Prepare:

01 - Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Add the black tapioca pearls and stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook according to package directions, typically 20 to 30 minutes, until the pearls are tender and chewy throughout. Remove from heat, drain through a fine mesh strainer, and rinse under cold running water. Set aside.
02 - Combine the diced mango, granulated sugar, whole milk, water, and fresh lime juice in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness as desired by adding more sugar if needed.
03 - Divide the cooked tapioca pearls evenly between two large glasses. Fill each glass with ice cubes. Pour the mango milk blend over the pearls and ice, dividing it equally between the two servings.
04 - Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk over each glass for extra creaminess. Stir gently to combine and serve immediately with wide boba straws to enjoy the tapioca pearls.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The mango flavor is bright and real, not from a syrup, and it makes every sip feel like a treat you earned.
  • Tapioca pearls are easier to cook than most people think, and the chewy texture turns a simple drink into something you look forward to all day.
02 -
  • If you overcook the tapioca pearls they turn to mush, so set a timer and test one by biting into it before you drain the whole pot.
  • Rinsing the cooked pearls under cold water immediately after draining is the step that gives them that perfect bouncy texture people love.
03 -
  • Soak raw tapioca pearls in warm water for ten minutes before boiling to help them cook more evenly and reduce the chance of a chalky center.
  • Freeze your diced mango ahead of time and skip the ice cubes entirely for a thicker, more intense mango flavor that does not get watered down.

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