Name: 4-Ingredient Taro Milk Tea Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 green tea bag; 1/2 cup hot water; 3 tbsp taro powder; 1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk or honey (or sugar/sweetener to taste); 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

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Introduction

This refreshing 4-Ingredient Taro Milk Tea is a simple and delicious treat that combines earthy green tea with the creamy sweetness of taro. Perfect for a quick energizing drink, it’s easy to make at home with minimal ingredients.

A tall clear glass filled with a purple drink layered with small black tapioca pearls at the bottom, a smooth lavender liquid filling the middle and top parts with some ice cubes visible near the top, two transparent straws sticking out from the glass, the glass resting on a light wooden round coaster, sitting on a white marbled surface with a blurred glass of a similar drink and small white cube pieces in the background, alongside a silver spoon containing purple powder in the foreground, all against a plain light greyish-white wall. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 green tea bag
1/2 cup hot water
3 tbsp taro powder
1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk or honey (or sugar/sweetener to taste)
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

Instructions

Step 1: In a heat-resistant serving cup, add the green tea bag and pour 1/2 cup of hot water over it. Steep for about 4-5 minutes to extract the flavor.
Step 2: Remove the tea bag, then add the taro powder and sweetened condensed milk. Stir well using a spoon or a handheld milk frother until fully blended.
Step 3: Add a half cup of ice followed by 1 cup of milk. Stir gently and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade taro milk tea!

Tips & Variations

For a vegan option, use a plant-based milk and substitute the condensed milk with honey or another sweetener.
Add boba pearls or jelly cubes for a bubble tea twist.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less condensed milk or sweetener according to your taste.
Use chilled brewed green tea to skip the waiting time for cooling down.

Storage

It’s best to enjoy this taro milk tea fresh. If needed, store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but note that the texture and flavor may change. Stir gently before drinking if chilled.

How to Serve

A tall clear glass filled with three layers: the bottom layer has small black tapioca pearls, the middle and largest layer is a smooth purple milk tea with a creamy texture, topped with ice cubes creating a slightly frosty look; a woman's hand is holding a thick white straw placed in the drink. The glass sits on a light wooden round coaster on a white marbled surface. In the background, there is a second glass with a mix of white and purple milk tea with tapioca pearls at the bottom, and a spoon with purple powder nearby, all softly blurred. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use black tea instead of green tea?

Yes, black tea works well and gives a stronger flavor that pairs nicely with taro.

Is taro powder the same as taro root?

No, taro powder is a processed and flavored powder made from taro root that dissolves easily, while taro root is a starchy vegetable that requires cooking.