Description
Enjoy a refreshing and creamy Purple Sweet Potato Milk Tea, featuring a delightful mix of mashed purple sweet potatoes, milk, and brewed black tea. This unique drink can be customized with optional tapioca pearls for added texture, making it perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup purple sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups water (for boiling sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, as per preference)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup brewed black tea (cooled to room temperature)
- 1/2 cup tapioca pearls (optional, for added texture)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash the purple sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
- Peel the sweet potatoes using a vegetable peeler, ensuring to remove only the skin.
- Dice the sweet potatoes into small, even cubes, about 1-inch in size.
- In a medium-sized pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes once boiling.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer the cooked sweet potatoes to a mixing bowl and mash until smooth and creamy.
- Add a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons of sugar, mixing well until the sugar dissolves. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Set the mashed sweet potatoes aside to cool completely.
- Brew your black tea using tea bags or loose leaf, steeping for about 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags or strain loose leaves and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cooled black tea and milk, stirring well.
- Combine the mashed sweet potatoes with the milk tea mixture:
- For a smoother drink, whisk the mashed sweet potatoes directly into the milk tea.
- For a chunkier texture, reserve some mashed sweet potatoes to add later as a topping.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or add more milk for creaminess if desired.
- Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and add tapioca pearls, cooking according to package instructions (usually 5-10 minutes).
- Drain and rinse the tapioca pearls under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch.
- Optionally, soak cooked tapioca pearls in sugar syrup for added sweetness.
- In a tall glass, add a few tablespoons of cooked tapioca pearls (if using).
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the purple sweet potato milk tea mixture over the ice and tapioca pearls.
- If reserved, add a dollop of mashed sweet potatoes on top for presentation.
- Optionally, garnish with crushed nuts or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness of the drink according to your preference.
- For a creamier texture, consider using full-fat milk or a rich non-dairy alternative.
- Tapioca pearls are optional but add a fun texture to the drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes