Honey Pu Erh Boba Milk Tea
🍯 Longan Honey Softens the Mature Character of Pu Erh Tea
Honey Pu Erh Boba Milk Tea is built on Pu Erh tea extract, recognized for its smooth, rounded, and mature tea character. The tea-forward profile remains clear and well-defined, allowing milk and sweetness to integrate naturally without overshadowing the tea’s presence.
Rather than relying on generic sweeteners, longan honey is used to introduce a softer and more aromatic sweetness. Its subtle floral notes complement the depth of Pu Erh tea, helping refine the flavor while keeping overall sweetness restrained and balanced.
Classic non-dairy creamer contributes body and smoothness without masking the tea aroma. When paired with a controlled amount of cane sugar syrup, the milk tea maintains a clean, smooth finish that feels light and easy to drink.
Fast-cook tapioca pearls are added to the bottom of the cup, providing a chewy texture that completes the classic boba milk tea experience. As the pearls absorb the milk tea, they release gentle sweetness during chewing, adding depth and rhythm to each sip.
As a result, Honey Pu Erh Boba Milk Tea is especially well suited for those who value a distinct tea presence with balanced sweetness. Its consistent flavor structure and smooth mouthfeel make it suitable for everyday enjoyment, while also offering strong repeat-purchase potential as a long-term menu item.
Ingredients
Fast-cook tapioca pearls — 1 scoop
Pu Erh tea extract — 150 ml
Classic non-dairy creamer — 2 scoops
Cane sugar syrup — 20 ml
Longan honey syrup — 20 ml
Ice cubes — fill about 90% of the cup
Directions
Prepare the milk tea base
In a 500 ml shaker, combine Pu Erh tea extract, classic non-dairy creamer, cane sugar syrup, and longan honey syrup. Stir until fully dissolved and evenly blended.
Add ice and shake
Fill the shaker with ice until about 90% full, seal, and shake thoroughly until the milk tea becomes smooth and well chilled.
Add tapioca pearls
Place one scoop of cooked fast-cook tapioca pearls into the serving cup.
Assemble and serve
Pour the shaken honey Pu Erh milk tea into the cup and serve immediately.
🏷 Tips
Fast-cook tapioca pearl method
Add pearls to boiling water and cook for 5 minutes
Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for another 5 minutes
Holding temperature
Keep cooked pearls at 50–60°C in a temperature-controlled environment
Recommended usage time
Use within 4 hours to maintain optimal chewiness
