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Thai Mango-Coconut Bubble Tea

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Gather Your Ingredients.

Bubble Tea Step 1

Gathering Together Ingredients for Bubble Tea

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For this Thai Mango-Coconut Bubble Tea, you will need:

  • 1 package tapioca pearls (made for bubble tea)
  • Thai red tea OR regular black or orange pekoe tea
  • 1 ripe mango (OR substitute 2-3 cups frozen mango)
  • natural syrup, such as maple syrup (OR substitute sugar)
  • 1-2 cans coconut milk (1 can will serve 2 people)
  • crushed ice or ice cubes

Optional Ingredients:

  • regular milk or cream, OR good-tasting soy milk, OR sweetened condensed milk
  • straws (bubble tea straws work best)

Tips on Ingredients/Substitutions:

  • It's best to use the black, green, or multi-colored tapioca pearls made specifically for bubble tea. These are available in most Asian food stores, and also online. Regular tapioca pearls will disappoint, as they fall apart when cooked.
  • A good-tasting green tea (such as jasmine green tea) can be substituted for red/black/orange pekoe tea, if desired.
  • Use one of the milk options listed above if you prefer your bubble tea creamy.

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