Name: Cold-Brew Roasted Oolong Pearl Milk Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 480 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian cuisine
Ingredients: 12 g roasted oolong tea leaves (Loose-leaf roasted oolong for cold-brew; use 12 g for ~600 ml water.); 600 ml cold water (Filtered water for cold-brewing the tea; chill before combining with milk.); 120 g tapioca pearls (Dried pearls (black tapioca); yields enough cooked pearls for 2 servings.); 60 ml simple syrup (1:1 sugar and water syrup; reserve extra to sweeten to taste and coat pearls.); 300 ml milk or oat milk (Use dairy or oat milk for creaminess; adjust amount per glass preference.)

Creamy, dark pearl milk tea with a frothy top, presented in a clear glass with condensation, hints at a refreshing and indulgent beverage.

Classic DishPearl Milk Tea

Prep: 10 min • Cook: 30 min. A lighter, aromatic variation on classic Taiwanese bubble tea: cold-brewed roasted oolong yields floral-smoky notes that pair beautifully with chewy tapioca pearls and a touch of simple syrup. This chilled drink is refined and balanced — make the tea ahead to steep in the fridge for about 8 hours, cook the pearls shortly before serving, and combine with milk or oat milk for a silky finish. Makes about 2 generous servings.

Preparation time: 10 min
Cooking time: 30 min
Total time: 8 hrs
Servings: 2

Instructions

Cold brew tea

1Combine 0oz roasted oolong leaves with 20 2/7 fl oz cold water in a clean jar or pitcher; stir gently to saturate the leaves.
2Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours (about 480 minutes) for a smooth, aromatic cold brew; this long steep reduces bitterness.
3After steeping, strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve or paper filter into a clean container and keep chilled until assembly.

Cook tapioca pearls

1Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil (use at least 1 liter); add the dried tapioca pearls and stir once to prevent sticking.
2Boil according to package instructions, typically 20–30 minutes, then lower heat and simmer until pearls are translucent with a chewy center.
3Drain the cooked pearls, rinse briefly with warm water, then toss with about 2–3 tbsp (30–1 1/2 fl oz) of simple syrup to coat and keep them glossy and sweet.

Assemble drinks

1Divide the syrup-coated tapioca pearls between two tall glasses (about 2–3 tbsp pearls per glass).
2Add ice if desired, pour in 5 1/8 fl oz chilled milk or oat milk per glass, then top with 5 1/8 fl oz chilled cold-brew roasted oolong tea.
3Stir gently to combine; taste and add additional simple syrup by the tablespoon if you prefer sweeter bubble tea, then serve with a wide straw.

Instructions

Cold brew tea

1Combine 12 g roasted oolong leaves with 600 ml cold water in a clean jar or pitcher; stir gently to saturate the leaves.
2Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours (about 480 minutes) for a smooth, aromatic cold brew; this long steep reduces bitterness.
3After steeping, strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve or paper filter into a clean container and keep chilled until assembly.

Cook tapioca pearls

1Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil (use at least 1 liter); add the dried tapioca pearls and stir once to prevent sticking.
2Boil according to package instructions, typically 20–30 minutes, then lower heat and simmer until pearls are translucent with a chewy center.
3Drain the cooked pearls, rinse briefly with warm water, then toss with about 2–3 tbsp (30–45 ml) of simple syrup to coat and keep them glossy and sweet.

Assemble drinks

1Divide the syrup-coated tapioca pearls between two tall glasses (about 2–3 tbsp pearls per glass).
2Add ice if desired, pour in 150 ml chilled milk or oat milk per glass, then top with 150 ml chilled cold-brew roasted oolong tea.
3Stir gently to combine; taste and add additional simple syrup by the tablespoon if you prefer sweeter bubble tea, then serve with a wide straw.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 250 kcal
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 10 g
Carbs: 35 g

Nutrient	Per serving
Calories	250 kcal
Protein	6 g
Fat	10 g
Carbs	35 g

Tips

Use filtered water and a loose-leaf tea infuser for the cold brew to keep flavors clean and bright.
Cook pearls in plenty of boiling water and test frequently for desired chewiness to avoid overcooking.
Serve immediately after assembling so the pearls remain chewy and the drink is chilled and fresh.

Cold-Brew Roasted Oolong Pearl Milk Tea

Instructions

Nutrition Information

Tips

Variations of Pearl Milk Tea

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