Taro milk tea is a popular drink that originated in Taiwan in the late 1980s and has been growing in popularity all over the world in the past decade or so. It is a type of milk tea that is made with taro, a starchy root vegetable that has a sweet, nutty flavor. The ingredients used to make taro milk tea can vary depending on the recipe, but generally include:
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Taro: Taro root is the main ingredient in taro milk tea. It can be used in either ground or instant powder form.
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Milk: Milk is used to give the tea a creamy texture and flavor.
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Tea: Tea is used as a base for the drink. Green tea, jasmine tea, or black tea can be used depending on the recipe.
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Sugar/Sweetener: Sugar or sweetener is added to the tea to give it a sweet taste.
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Tapioca Pearls: Tapioca pearls, also known as boba, are often added to taro milk tea to give it a fun and satisfying texture.
Some recipes may also include additional ingredients such as creamer, ice, or pudding. The flavor of taro milk tea is strongly intertwined with the taste of taro roots, which taste different depending on how they were prepared. If they are steamed and sweetened with sugar or honey, they will taste almost like vanilla.