How to Make Ube Milk Tea with Purple Ube Extract

How to Make Ube Milk Tea with Purple Ube Extract

Dolce Flav

Servings

2

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Category

Purple Ube Extract Water Soluble

Make ube milk tea with black tea, milk, condensed milk and water-soluble Purple Ube Extract. Tapioca pearls are optional: leave them out for an iced milk tea, or cook them according to their package directions for a boba-style drink.

Choose the ube formula for this recipe

Purple Ube Extract contains natural and artificial flavors plus Red #40 and Blue #1. Clear Ube Extract contains natural and artificial flavors without added purple coloring. Natural Ube Extract (No Coloring) uses natural flavors without added coloring. Compare them in our ube extract buying guide; switching formulas can change the amount needed and the finished appearance.

How much ube extract should you use?

Follow the current directions for the exact product selected and measure a small trial batch. Assess the complete tea-and-milk mixture at its serving temperature. Do not transfer a teaspoon amount between formulas or add more flavoring solely for a darker color. Read the flavor extract use guide.

Milk tea substitutions and serving tips

To make a dairy-free version, replace both the milk and condensed milk with suitable dairy-free alternatives, and check the toppings. Adjust sweetness separately from flavor strength. The cooking time depends on the pearl type; the time shown on the card is an estimate.

Ube extract supplies flavor; ube halaya contributes body and other ingredients. Treat a jam topping as a separate addition. Explore our ube flavoring ideas for cakes and desserts.

Ingredients

    For the Milk Tea Base:

    • 2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose black tea)
    • 1 cup hot water (about 95°C / 203°F)
    • 1 cup fresh milk (whole or oat milk for creaminess)
    • 2 tbsp condensed milk (adjust to sweetness)
    • 1 tbsp sugar or honey (optional)
    • Purple Ube Extract (Water-Soluble) — measured amount within the selected product’s current use guidance for the complete drink

    For the Tapioca Pearls:

    • ½ cup black tapioca pearls (boba)
    • 3 cups water (for boiling)
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar (for syrup)

    For Serving:

    • Ice cubes
    • Optional: whipped cream or ube jam topping

    Directions

    1. Prepare the Tea:
      Steep black tea bags in 1 cup of hot water for 3–5 minutes, then remove the tea bags. Allow the tea to cool slightly.

    2. Cook the tapioca pearls: Prepare the pearls according to their package directions, including the water quantity and cooking time for that pearl type. Drain and mix with the recipe’s brown sugar to coat. Set aside for assembly.

    3. Mix the Ube Milk Base: Combine the brewed tea, milk, condensed milk and optional sweetener. Add the measured Purple Ube Extract amount established for your complete drink within current product guidance. Stir or shake thoroughly and assess the drink at serving temperature.

    4. Assemble the Ube Milk Tea:
      Place cooked tapioca pearls at the bottom of your glass. Add ice cubes, then pour the ube milk tea mixture on top. Optionally, top with whipped cream or a spoon of ube halaya for a richer flavor.

    5. Serve & Enjoy:
      Stir before drinking to enjoy a perfect blend of sweet, creamy ube milk tea with chewy pearls.