Strawberry Milk Bubble Tea

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If you’ve only had strawberry milk tea from a store, wait until you try it homemade with real strawberries. This Strawberry Milk Bubble Tea is made with fresh strawberry purée, sweet milk, and chewy tapioca pearls. It’s super easy, fun to make, and honestly? It tastes way better than the powdered stuff. Plus, you can control the sweetness and use whatever milk you like!

💛 Why I Love This Recipe

tall clear glass filled with pale pink strawberry milk bubble tea, black tapioca pearls at the bottom, fresh strawberry slices visible on the sides, and a fat straw in the glass

I grew up loving strawberry milk, but bubble tea takes it to a whole new level. The boba gives it that fun chew, and the fresh berries make it feel extra special.

Made with real strawberries 🍓
Kid-friendly and dairy-free optional
Better than the powder version
Super fun to serve at home
Perfect for spring or summer days

🧋 Makes: 2 servings

⏱️ Ready in: 20 minutes (including cooking the tapioca pearls)

🛒 What You’ll Need

1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, depending on sweetness of the berries)
1 cup milk (any kind)
½ cup cooked black tapioca pearls
1 teaspoon honey or simple syrup (for pearls)
Ice cubes (clear)

ingredients for strawberry milk bubble tea: diced fresh strawberries in a small clear bowl, sugar on a small white plate, milk in a clear glass jar, cooked black tapioca pearls in a shallow clear dish, honey on a small white plate, and clear ice cubes in a shallow clear glass dish

👩‍🍳 How to Make Strawberry Milk Bubble Tea

Step 1: Cook the Tapioca Pearls

Boil tapioca pearls according to the package directions (usually 5–10 minutes). Then rinse and soak them in honey or syrup.

black tapioca pearls boiling in a small pot of water, some floating to the surface

Step 2: Purée the Strawberries

Blend diced strawberries with sugar until smooth. You can strain for a smoother drink or leave the pulp in.

blended strawberries in a small blender cup, bright pink and slightly thick with small strawberry bits

Step 3: Mix Strawberry Purée with Milk

In a jar or bowl, stir together the strawberry purée and milk until evenly mixed.

milk being stirred into bright pink strawberry purée, forming a soft pink creamy drink.

Step 4: Assemble the Drink

Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the bottom of each glass. Fill with ice, then pour the strawberry milk over top.

black tapioca pearls layered at the bottom of a clear glass, with ice cubes and pink strawberry milk being poured over them

🍪 What to Serve With

Strawberry mochi
Mini egg tarts
Shortbread cookies
Vanilla sponge cake
A fruit plate with melon or kiwi

❓ FAQ

Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes! Just thaw them first, then blend as usual.

Do I need to sweeten the strawberries?
Only if they aren’t super ripe. Taste and add sugar if needed.

Can I make it ahead of time?
You can prep the purée and milk mix ahead. Just add the boba and ice when ready to serve.

What milk works best?
Whole milk is classic, but oat milk, almond milk, or even coconut milk are great!

Where do I find boba pearls?
Most Asian grocery stores carry them, or you can grab them online.

✨ That’s It!

Strawberry Milk Bubble Tea is creamy, fruity, and full of fun texture thanks to the chewy boba. It’s perfect for spring picnics, after-school treats, or anytime you want to sip something a little extra. Let me know if you try it—I’d love to hear how it turns out! 🍓🧋💕