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New tea trend with Ceylon tea: Bubble tea
Bubble Tea with Ceylon Tea
Bubble tea originated in Taichung (Taiwan) in the 1980s and is now popular all around the globe. In German, it is also known by terms such as pearl milk tea or boba tea. What began as a Taiwanese specialty has long since become established internationally – often with creative toppings, colorful varieties, and new ideas that give tea culture a modern twist. Bubble tea is particularly common in countries such as South Korea, Indonesia, China, and India. Of course, it is also popular where Ceylon tea calls home: Sri Lanka. Classic bubble tea is made like this: Ceylon tea is combined with milk and topped with tapioca pearls (the “bubbles”). These little pearls are soft, slightly chewy, and make drinking it a special experience.What does Ceylon bubble tea taste like?
Bubble tea is usually drunk with a slightly wider straw – so that the pearls can come through. And that is exactly when it happens: As you drink, the delicate aroma of the Ceylon tea comes out particularly well. If you like it fruity, you can further enhance the tea with tropical notes. Mango or pineapple pair perfectly. A mango bubble tea based on Ceylon tea has real “addictive potential.” For more sweetness, you can add honey if desired. And if you want to experiment: Chocolate or other flavors are also possible. In short: you decide how your milk Ceylon tea should taste. In addition to the classic “pearls,” there are also colorful varieties. These are particularly popular with children.
Making bubble tea at home
Bubble tea is often served cold or over ice, and it is precisely because of this that cold-brewed Ceylon tea is also experiencing a real boom. If you use Ceylon tea from Mevlana Tee, you can easily make bubble tea at home in just a few steps:- Brew Ceylon tea in a porcelain teapot, let it steep, and strain it.
- Let the tea cool slightly.
- Add a splash of milk.
- Add tapioca pearls (if applicable, prepared with fruit) to the tea.
- Stir briefly, continue cooling, and adjust with ice or a little cold water as needed.