This is about to be your new favorite drink. Take your green tea to the next level by adding taro powder. It'll make your drink a gorgeous purple color and will also add a nutty flavor, similar to pistachio. It’s the perfect drink to make in batches for a whole crowd to enjoy! You can find taro powder at your local Asian grocery store.
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
1 serving
Ingredients
1 cup water (240 mL)
1 green tea bag
2 tablespoons taro powder
1 ½ cups ice (260 g)
⅓ cup Boba Pearls and Brown Sugar Syrup (50 g)
2 tablespoons half & half
Special Equipment
wide-opening straw
Nutrition Info
Calories 499
Fat 55g
Carbs 0g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 1g
Protein 0g
How to Make It
1. Step
Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add the green tea bag and turn off the heat. Let steep for 2 minutes. Remove the tea bag and let the tea come to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
2. Step
Whisk the taro powder into the tea until dissolved.
3. Step
To assemble, add the boba pearls and brown sugar syrup to the bottom of a serving glass. Top with the ice, then pour in the taro tea and half-and-half.