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A tall, clear glass filled with iced vanilla jasmine milk tea and black boba tapioca pearls sits on a round wooden coaster. The light beige milk tea is packed with ice cubes and has a clear glass straw resting inside. The background, set on a white marble surface, features a small glass milk jug filled with milk, a ceramic bowl of loose jasmine tea leaves mixed with dried white jasmine buds, a small wooden spoon holding tea leaves, a small bowl of cooked black boba pearls, a beige linen cloth, and fresh white jasmine flowers with green leaves.

Vanilla Jasmine Milk Tea

RASHA
This homemade Vanilla Jasmine Milk Tea combines fragrant jasmine green tea with creamy milk, smooth vanilla, and your favorite sweetener for a café-style beverage that's easy to make in just 15 minutes. Enjoy it hot or iced for a refreshing, floral drink that's perfect any time of day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine Asian inspired
Servings 2 servings
Calories 170 kcal

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Tea infuser or fine mesh strainer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing spoon
  • Heatproof pitcher or large measuring cup
  • Serving glasses or mugs

Ingredients
  

Tea Base

  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 2 tsp loose-leaf jasmine green tea or 2 jasmine tea bags

Creamy Dairy

  • 1 cup whole milk or oat, almond, soy, or coconut milk
  • 1 cup ice cubes optional, for iced version

Sweeteners & Aromatics

  • 2 tbsp vanilla syrup or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or granulated sugar adjust to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring the filtered water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan. Avoid a rolling boil to preserve the delicate jasmine flavor.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the loose-leaf jasmine tea or tea bags and steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your preferred strength.
  • Strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher or large measuring cup, discarding the tea leaves or bags.
  • While the tea is still warm, stir in the vanilla syrup or vanilla extract and your preferred sweetener until completely dissolved.
  • Add the milk and stir gently until smooth and evenly combined.
  • For iced milk tea, allow the mixture to cool before pouring over ice. For hot milk tea, pour directly into mugs and serve immediately.

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Notes

Tips:
Use high-quality loose-leaf jasmine tea for the best floral aroma. Never steep green tea for longer than 5 minutes to avoid bitterness. For a café-style finish, froth the milk before mixing. Add cooked tapioca pearls to transform this recipe into homemade bubble tea.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days without ice. Stir well before serving. Freezing is not recommended because the milk may separate.
Variations:Try brown sugar syrup for a caramel flavor, use oat milk for a vegan version, substitute part of the milk with heavy cream for extra richness, or infuse a pinch of culinary lavender with the tea for a floral twist.
Keyword bubble tea recipe, Easy Tea Drink, homemade milk tea, Jasmine Green Milk Tea, Vanilla Jasmine Milk Tea