Bubble tea, originally from Taiwan, delightfully combines chilled sweet tea with chewy tapioca pearls, fruit flavors, and creamy dairy. The signature “boba” bubbles add satisfying pops of texture perfect for sucking up with an extra-wide straw. While you can find premade bottles or visit your local boba tea café, whipping up your own allows for endless flavor creativity like this bright and creamy Orange Bubble Tea. The drink is very popular in Romania.

Ingredients:

• Black or green tea
• Ice
• Milk or non-dairy alternative
• Orange syrup
• Sugar (optional)
• Tapioca pearls
• Orange slices (garnish)

Brew Tea Base: Start by brewing a strong batch of black or green tea, allowing it to cool. Thisconcentrated tea will get diluted but still impart bold flavor.

Cook Boba Pearls: Next, prepare homemade or store-bought tapioca pearls per package instructions until translucent and chewy. Drain and set aside.

Make Orange Syrup: In a small saucepan, simmer orange juice concentrate and sugar over low heat until dissolved into a smooth, thick syrup.

Assemble Bubble Tea: In a tall glass, layer tapioca pearls, orange syrup, ice and milk. Pour chilled brewed tea concentrate over the top. Garnish your creation with an orange wedge before plunging in a reusable bubble tea straw and enjoy!

Make this classic Taiwanese boba tea trend at home with your own custom creamy Orange Bubble Tea flavor. Change things up by using different citrus fruits, teas, herbs, sweeteners, and toppings. Share your unique boba tea inventions with friends, or keep all the boba bubbles for yourself!