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jasmine milk tea with boba and brown sugar syrup

Jasmine Milk Tea Recipe

A simple jasmine milk tea recipe that rivals your favorite tea house drinks. Enjoy floral aroma and creamy goodness.
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Course: beverages, Dessert
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Japanese
Keyword: jasmine tea, milk tea
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 92kcal

Equipment

  • Teapot or small saucepan
  • Tea infuser or strainer; tea bags
  • Glasses or reusable cups for serving

Ingredients

Tea Base

  • 2 tbsp jasmine tea leaves loose leaf or tea bag
  • 2 cups hot water not boiling

Sweetener

  • 3 tsp brown sugar honey, molasses sugar syrup, maple syrup, or agave syrup

Milk

  • 1 cup milk of choice whole milk, oat milk, soy milk, Hokkaido milk, or almond milk
  • 1 tbsp half and half
  • Ice if serving cold

Optional Add-ins

  • Jasmine tea jelly
  • Tapioca pearls
  • boba balls
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Cinnamon or nutmeg sprinkle

Instructions

Brew the Jasmine Tea

  • Heat water to 175°F (80°C). Avoid boiling water—it can make jasmine tea bitter.
    Add jasmine tea leaves to the hot water with a tea infuser or tea bags.
    Steep for 5 minutes. Adjust steeping time depending on how strong you want the flavor. Be sure it is bold enough to taste the flavor when milk is added.
    2 tbsp jasmine tea leaves, 2 cups hot water
  • Strain the tea leaves and transfer the tea to a cup.

Sweeten the Tea

  • While the tea is still warm, stir in your choice of sweetener (sugar, honey, maple syrup, or agave) and a pinch of spice if you like. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
    3 tsp brown sugar

Add Milk and Finish

  • Pour milk or milk alternative (hot or cold) and a little half and half into the sweetened tea. Stir gently to combine. Add ice if you are having iced jasmine milk tea.
    1 cup milk of choice, 1 tbsp half and half, Ice
  • Finally, add jasmine tea jelly, homemade boba, or other jelly and chewy textures to boost your jasmine milk tea recipe. (optional)
    Jasmine tea jelly, Tapioca pearls, boba balls, Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon or nutmeg sprinkle

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Jasmine Milk Tea Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
92
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
62
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
183
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
147
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
155
mg
16
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.