About The Recipe
Bubble tea, originally known as "Boba tea," traces its roots back to the 1980s in Taiwan. Its creation is attributed to an inventive tea shop owner who combined freshly brewed tea with sweetened milk and added chewy tapioca pearls to create a delightful beverage with a playful twist. Since then, this beloved drink has taken the world by storm, captivating taste buds everywhere with its endless flavour possibilities.
Within your tea, you can find tapioca pearls, known for their gummy and chewy texture, which have an interesting backstory too. Originating in Brazil, these pearls come from the cassava root, a starchy tuber cultivated by indigenous communities for centuries. Portuguese explorers eventually brought cassava to Asia, where it quickly became a staple in various cuisines, including the creation of those delightful tapioca pearls we find in bubble tea today.
Now, combining these intriguing ingredients with the infusion of cannabis, we create a one-of-a-kind treat that not only satisfies your taste buds but also offers potential wellness benefits. We must emphasize that incorporating cannabis into your recipes requires responsible usage and understanding of dosing. It is essential to be well-informed about the correct dosage for yourself and any guests you may be serving.
Check out how to make our cannabis infused honeydew boba!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make and easy to clean up
- Healthy and nutritious ingredients
- It’s a delicious and filling snack
Ingredient Substitutions
- Milk: It’s up to you whether you’d like to use regular cows milk or a dairy-free substitution. Remember that whatever milk you use may add some extra flavour notes to the bubble tea.
- Maple Syrup: Feel free to use another form of sweetener for this recipe like honey or agave syrup. Or take things to a new level and try my infused maple syrup!
TIPS & TRICKS
- If you like a bubble tea with extra fruity chunks in it, blend the ingredients in step 4 until just before smooth!
- Make sure you have a straw that’s big enough to fit the tapioca pearls. There’s nothing worse than trying to get those bubbles of goodness without a straw or with one that’s slightly too small.
- Some people don’t love the taste of tapioca pearls. If that’s you, feel free to leave them out of this recipe and just enjoy the creamy mango goodness on its own.
Recipe
SERVINGS: 1
TIME REQUIRED: 15 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 1 fresh mango
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup dairy-free milk (or cows milk)
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup tapioca pearls
- 1 cup ice
- 10ml infused oil OR dissolvable cannabis powder
INSTRUCTIONS
- Boil the tapioca pearls in hot water according to the packaging instructions
- Once the tapioca pearls are soft and chewy, drain in cold water and place in a bowl with maple syrup. Mix tapioca into maple syrup well until each pearl is coated with maple syrup. Set aside.
- Cut a fresh mango into small cubes and set aside. This will be used as a topping in the bubble tea.
- Combine frozen mango, milk, ice, and cannabis oil/powder into a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add tapioca pearls and fresh mango cubes into a tall glass.
- Pour the mango smoothie mixture into the glass.
- Stir the drink and enjoy!
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FAQ
Q: How many portions does this recipe make?
A: This recipe makes one serving of bubble tea. Feel free to double or even triple the recipe if you’re sharing with friends and family!
Q: How long do cannabis beverages take to kick in?
A: Cannabis beverages are considered to be a cannabis edible, which means that it has to be ingested and processed by your liver before heading up to your blood brain barrier. The onset of cannabis edibles can range from person to person, and can also be impacted by a variety of factors, such as one’s metabolism. Generally cannabis drinks can take anywhere from 30 minutes all the way to 2 hours for the onset, and the experience can last between 4 to 12 hours.
Q: Does it have to be mango flavoured?
A: Even though this recipe is mango based, you don’t necessarily have to use mango. Feel free to switch up the fruits but keep the rest of the recipe the same. Pineapple or strawberry would be great flavour substitutions!
Hey I’m Anna, also known as Cannabinista™
I’m a cannabis content creator, recipe developer, and enthusiast for the ancient plant. I’ve dedicated my platforms to helping you create a healthy relationship with cannabis through mindful consumption and providing education that resonates with the modern consumer.
My ultimate goal is to debunk traditional stoner stereotypes and myths, by showcasing the world of cannabis through my POV.
