CHAI BUBBLE TEA

“I’ve been waiting…for a PEARL like you…”

Bubble Tea, or “Boba Tea”, was created in Taiwan by Liu Han-Chieh in the 1980’s when she decided, “Hey, you know what? I’m just going to add tapioca pearls to my iced tea.” A legend was born and from there the sky was the limit.  From sweet milky tea, to fresh fruit and ice, there is a bubble tea for everyone.

Using our Calmer range, we experimented with a few bubble teas of our own, and dare we say, these may be some of our new fave summer sippers. Afterall, how often do you get to both chew and drink a beverage?

“Uptown Girl? She’s been drinkin’ all the uptown pearls…” 

CHAI BUBBLE TEA

• 2 Tbsp of Calmer Chai
• 1 Cup of Boiling Water
• Tapioca Pearls (Boba)
• 1 tsp Hiranya Chai-Infused Honey (optional)
• Ice
• Soy Milk (optional)

METHOD

1. Add fresh chai to a heat-proof vessel and pour over boiling water.
2. Let steep for 3 minutes. (add honey if you want it a tad sweeter)
3. Strain and set aside to chill.
4. Once the Chai mixture has cooled, fill a tall glass with ice.
5. Add tapioca pearls and pour over the chilled chai. Top with soy milk if you want to add a bit of creaminess.
6. Enjoy!

SUPER SPICED BUBBLE TEA

• 1 Tbsp of Super Spiced Cacao
• ⅓  Cup of Boiling Water
• Tapioca Pearls (Boba)
• 1 Cup of Soy Milk (or milk of choice)
• Ice

METHOD

1. Add Super Spiced Cacao to a heat-proof vessel and pour over boiling water.
2. Stir and let steep for 3 minutes. Strain and set aside to chill.
3. Once the Super Spiced Cacao has cooled, fill a tall glass with ice.
4. Add tapioca pearls and pour over the chilled Super Spiced Cacao mixture. 
5. Add soy milk and stir well.
6. Enjoy!
   
   

LADY MELBA BUBBLE TEA

• 2 Teabags of Lady Melba Tea
• 1 Cup of Boiling Water
• Tapioca Pearls (Boba)
• 1 tsp Hiranya Chai-Infused Honey (optional)
• Ice
• Oat Milk (optional)

METHOD

1. Add Lady Melba to a heat-proof vessel and pour over (almost) boiling water.
2. Let steep for 3 minutes, then remove tea bags and let tea cool (add honey if you want it a tad sweeter)
3. Once the Lady Melba tea has cooled, fill a tall glass with ice.
4. Add tapioca pearls and pour over the chilled Lady Melba tea. 
5. Add oat milk (optional) and stir well.
6. Enjoy!

Want some more perfect-for-summer drink options?  Try our Coconut Chai Iced Coffee or use any of our Organic Chilled Tea recipes to create your own Bubble Tea masterpieces…just add pearls!

Have fun and enjoy! Don't forget to tag us in your creations @calmerchai 

Love From, The Calmer Team x