Easy Mango Boba Tea

A refreshing and customizable homemade mango bubble tea that brings the vibrant flavors of mango nectar and chewy boba pearls directly to your kitchen.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 2 drinks

Course: Dessert, Drink

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the boba

1/2 cup dry tapioca pearls Quick cook boba works great.
2 cups water for boiling Plus more as needed.

For the mango tea

2 cups mango nectar or mango juice You can blend 1 1/2 cups mango chunks with 1/2 cup water.
1/2 to 1 cup milk of choice Dairy, oat, coconut, or any preferred option.
1 to 3 tablespoons sweetener Simple syrup, honey, sugar, or condensed milk.
Ice To serve.
Optional: squeeze of lime, pinch of salt, or a few mint leaves For added flavor.

Method

Cooking the Boba

Boil the boba in a small pot using the package timing. Stir in the first minute to avoid clumping.
When the boba is chewy, drain and rinse quickly with warm water. Soak in a little sweetener or simple syrup for 10 minutes.

Preparing the Mango Tea

Mix mango nectar with milk. Taste and gradually add sweetener until desired sweetness is achieved.

Assembling the Drink

Add boba to the bottom of each glass, followed by ice, and pour the mango milk tea over.
Stir and sip right away for the best chewy texture.

Notes

If you don't have wide boba straws, you can use a spoon and a regular straw, or serve it in a bowl like a drinkable dessert.