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Glass of coconut butterfly pea flower boba tea with blue color and coconut cream layered, garnished with mint leaves.
Alyssa

Coconut Butterfly Pea Flower Boba Tea

A refreshing and sweet drink that combines coconut with butterfly pea flower tea, served with boba pearls.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Course: Desserts, Drinks
Cuisine: Asian, South East Asia
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water for simple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 10 cups water for cooking boba
  • 8.8 oz. dried boba tapioca pearls quick cooking (5-minute type)
  • 1 cup dried butterfly pea flower buds
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 can (13.5 oz.) coconut milk (well shaken)
  • 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • crushed ice for serving

Method
 

  1. Combine the water and sugar in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 2 minutes at 100% power. Stir until the sugar dissolves and add the coconut extract. Chill in the refrigerator.
  2. Bring water to a boil, add boba and cook for 7 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Rinse with cool water, then soak in the chilled simple syrup until cool.
  3. Pour boiling water over butterfly pea flowers in a container and steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain and cool the tea.
  4. Mix coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  5. Add boba to glasses, pour in coconut milk mixture, add ice, and top with butterfly pea flower tea. Stir before serving.

Notes

Simple syrup, butterfly pea flower tea, and coconut cream can be prepared ahead. Best served fresh.