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Bubble Tea, 10 Trim Healthy Mama Ways

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Thanks to Instagram, the Taiwanese sensation Bubble Tea has taken the world by storm.

It goes by several different names: pearl milk tea, boba milk tea, boba juice, or simply boba, so don't let all the different names fool you!  And, while there are tons of different variations of bubble tea (if you can dream it you can do it) most contain a tea base that is then mixed or shaken with fruit and/or milk, which is then poured over cooked giant black tapioca in a simple syrup mixture.
Seriously, from the moment I saw a video of Bubble Tea on Instagram, I was hooked!  It looked so fun, so delicious, and the possibilities were endless!  Check it out for yourself:

Bubbleology is happiness. ? by @winyeemichelle

A photo posted by Bubbleology (@bubbleology) on Jun 5, 2016 at 6:07am PDT

There was just one big issue: eliminate the sugar, and streamline a few Bubble Tea Recipes to make them fit nicely within a Trim Healthy Mama, Satisfying (S), Energizing (E) or Fuel Pull (FP) category so that I could happily drink them on plan.

And, I'm happy to report back to you that Bubble Tea is completely doable as a Trim Healthy Mama.  It took more than a few tweaks, sure, but I'll give you everything you need to know to make a basic Bubble Tea that's happily on plan, as well as experiment with your own creations!

What could be more fun than a tea called Bubble? Bubble Tea, the Taiwanese sensation, has taken the work by storm. Trim Healthy Mamas doesn't have to miss our on the fun, though, with these 9 takes on the popular drink.

So, what is it?  An E, S, or FP?

I really, really wanted to be able to make an S version with real milk, but because the tapioca pearls are entirely made of carbohydrates, these drinks have to be an E.  They clock in at right about 20 carbohydrates per serving, which definitely puts it in the Energizing category.

Unfortunately, I don't see a way around this, and even though the bulk of my meals are Fuel Pull or Satisfying, these Bubble Teas are so delicious they're totally worth scheduling an E lunch just so I can have one.

What could be more fun than a tea called Bubble? Bubble Tea, the Taiwanese sensation, has taken the work by storm. Trim Healthy Mamas doesn't have to miss our on the fun, though, with these 9 takes on the popular drink.

What Do You Need?

Thankfully, making Bubble Tea is relatively inexpensive.  You do need a few items that you probably don't have around the house:

Giant Black Tapioca (Alternatively, you can make your own)

Gentle Sweet

Organic Oolong Tea

Boba Tea Straws

You'll also need this simple recipe for Stevia Simple Syrup:

  • 3 T Water
  • 3 T Gentle Sweet
  • Boil the water on the stovetop, add the Gentle Sweet until combined, boil for 2 minutes more, then cool down

To cook the Boba:

  • My favorite boba is this kind.  They're affordable an can be cooked in less than 5 minutes.
  • To cook, place 10x the amount of water as boba into a pan and boil on the stove.
  • Once the water is boiling, add the boba.
  • When the boba floats to the top, cook an additional 2-3 minutes, then drain and place in cold water to cool.
  • Once cool, drain most of the water again (leave just a bit) and then add a couple spoonfuls of Gentle Sweet.  Stir together the Gentle Sweet, water, and cooked boba, and let sit for about an hour before using.

Finally, you'll need cups and straws.  Say what you will, but Bubble Tea is so much more fun out of a plastic cup, like you would get from a cafe.  They can also accomodate the special straws you can buy here that are big enough to suck up the boba from the bottom of the cup.

Basic Bubble Tea (Milk Tea)

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Bubble Tea, 3 Trim Healthy Mama Ways
Author: Gretchen
Recipe type: Beverage
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Prep time:  1 hour
Cook time:  5 mins
Total time:  1 hour 5 mins
Serves: 1 serving
 
Ingredients
  • ¼ Cup Cooked Giant Black Tapioca
  • 3 T Stevia Simple Syrup (link to recipe in introduction)
  • ½ Cup Strong Black Tea, cooled to room temperature
  • ⅓ Cup Large Ice Cubes (or ⅔ Cup Small Ice Cubes)
  • ½ Cup Milk, Cold
  • Stevia Simple Syrup For Serving
Instructions
  1. Cook the black tapioca according to the package instructions. The kind I linked to above require a 10:1 ratio of water to tapioca. Place the tapioca in boiling water, let it rise to the top, then cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Drain the hot water, and soak the tapioca in cold water to cool down, then combine with the simple syrup and let sit for about an hour.
  2. Make the black tea strong, then let it sit until it reaches room temperature.
  3. In the bottom of a cup, add the tapioca + simple syrup mixture. Place the ice cubes on top of that, followed by the black tea, an additional tablespoon of simple syrup, and then the cold milk.
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THM Bubble Tea - Main Post (1) (1)Other Variations:

Coconut Milk Bubble Tea (S, slight crossover)

  • 1/3 cup cooked Giant Black Tapioca
  • 3 T Stevia Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Milk
  • 2/3 Cup Ice Cubes
  • Additional Stevia Simple Syrup for serving

Matcha Bubble Tea (THM: E Superfood Bubble Tea)

  • 1/3 cup cooked Giant Black Tapioca
  • 3 T Stevia Simple Syrup
  • 1 Cup water + 1 tsp Matcha Powder
  • 1/3 cup Almond Milk
  • 2/3 cup Ice Cubes
  • Stevia Simple Syrup, to taste

Peach Bubble Tea (THM:E)

  • 1/3 cup cooked Giant Black Tapioca
  • 1 Cup brewed green or white tea
  • 1 peach blended with a splash of lemon juice
  • Stevia simple syrup, to taste

Protein-Packed Bubble Tea (THM:S, very slight crossover)

  • 1/3 Cup cooked Giant Black Tapioca
  • 1 cup strongly brewed black tea, combined with
  • 1 scoop Integral Collagen while the tea is still hot
  • 2/3 cup Ice
  • 1/2 Cup Whole Milk
  • Stevia Simple Syrup, to taste

Fruity Pebbles Bubble Tea (THM:E)

  • 1/3 cup cooked Colored Giant Black Tapioca
  • 3 T Stevia Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 Cup Brewed Black Tea, strong
  • 2/3 Cup Ice Cubes
  • 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • Stevia Simple Syrup for Serving

Strawberry Mango Bubble Tea (THM:E)

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  • 1/3 cup cooked Giant Black Tapioca
  • 3 T Stevia Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup Frozen Strawberries + 1 Cup Frozen Mango blended with:
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • Additional Stevia Simple Syrup, for serving

Chai Bubble Tea (THM:E)

  • 1/3 cup cooked Giant Black Tapioca
  • 3 T Stevia Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup strongly brewed Chai Tea
  • 2/3 cup Ice Cubes
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • Stevia Simple Syrup for serving

Strawberry Bubble Tea Slushie (THM:E)

  • 1/3 Cup cooked Giant Black Tapioca
  • 1 1/2 Cup Frozen Strawberries, blended with
  • 1/4 cup Stevia Simple Syrup, and
  • 1 cup Water
  • Additional Stevia Simple Syrup, to taste

Iced Coffee Bubble Tea (THM:S, very slight crossover)

  • 1/3 cup cooked Giant Black Tapioca
  • 1 Cup strongly brewed coffee
  • 2/3 Cup Ice
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Stevia Simple Syrup

You'll be surprised at how well this fun take on tea fits into a Trim Healthy Lifestyle and how easy it is to make!

Gretchen Lindow

This post may contain affiliate links.  See my disclosures for more information.
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  1. Lora Lovin Osburn says

    June 8, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Interesting and so detailed, thank you!

    Reply
  2. Toni says

    June 7, 2017 at 9:49 am

    This is a very great tips particularly to those new to blogosphere, short and accurate info…
    Thanks for sharing this one. A must read post.

    Reply
  3. R. J. says

    October 14, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    I thought tapioca was off plan?

    Reply
  4. Allison says

    June 17, 2019 at 8:03 pm

    Milk is not on plan for THM, this is going to confuse newbie THMs. Please consider either subbing unsweetened almond milk or not saying this is a THM friendly recipe. I hope this didn’t post twice, had some trouble so sorry if it did!

    Reply
    • Gretchen Lindow says

      June 19, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      Milk is fine if you use at little-processed milk as possible

      Reply

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