Lavender Almond Milk Tea with Tapioca Pearls Recipe
A fragrant and refreshing Lavender Milk Tea featuring Earl Grey tea infused with dried lavender flowers, sweet tapioca pearls, and smooth almond milk. Perfectly chilled and lightly sweetened, this drink offers a delicate floral twist on a classic milk tea.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Tea and Infusion
- 3 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 tbsp dried lavender flowers
- 2 cups water
Tapioca Pearls
- ½ cup tapioca pearls
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Water for boiling
Other Ingredients
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Prepare the Lavender Earl Grey Tea: Simmer 2 cups of water and then remove from heat. Place the dried lavender flowers inside a tea infuser and add it along with the 3 Earl Grey tea bags to the hot water. Steep for 5 minutes to allow the tea and lavender flavors to infuse.
- Cool the Tea: Remove the tea bags and the tea infuser from the pot and let the tea come to room temperature to prepare for mixing.
- Cook the Tapioca Pearls: While the tea cools, bring a separate small pot of water to a boil. Add the tapioca pearls to the boiling water, reduce heat, and simmer for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Sweeten the Tapioca Pearls: Strain the cooked tapioca pearls and transfer them to a small bowl. Stir in the brown sugar to coat the pearls evenly and set aside to cool completely.
- Assemble the Drink: Divide the sweetened tapioca pearls evenly between two glasses. Add ice to each glass, then pour the cooled lavender Earl Grey tea over the ice.
- Add Almond Milk: Finish off by topping each glass with almond milk, gently stirring to combine flavors. Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a tea infuser or a fine mesh strainer to steep dried lavender flowers to easily remove them later.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar mixed with the tapioca pearls.
- Almond milk adds a subtle nutty flavor and keeps the drink dairy-free.
- Ensure tapioca pearls are fully cooled before adding to the drink to prevent melting the ice too quickly.
- For stronger lavender flavor, steep the dried flowers slightly longer, but be careful not to overdo it to avoid bitterness.
Keywords: Lavender milk tea, Earl Grey tea, bubble tea, tapioca pearls, almond milk, floral tea, vegan milk tea, homemade milk tea, iced tea
