Milo Bubble Tea & Chocolate Boba

Milo Bubble Tea

 

Milo bubble tea is the boba drink that will be discussed today. Milo is famed in the Asian region, and Australia. Its origin is actually Australia, created way back when, near the times of the Great Depression. It is a malt chocolate beverage that is enjoyed, and made it various ways.

 

People have argued passionately on how this drink should be created: Should the powder go in first before adding any liquids, or after? Should the mix be used with water or milk; and if it is milk, then what type? I will let you decide on that, but our discussion will be mainly on how to make a homemade one; or even use as a special chocolate beverage at your boba shop.

Before we do though, it should be noted that, this powder mix is eaten by some, all by itself. Jokes are made, saying, "You're doing it wrong; its 2 tablespoons of milk in your powder!"

 

Milo is an energy drink that contains caffeine, because cocoa, which is one of the ingredients, contains caffeine. The amounts are very small (10% of an actual coffee drink), but it is still there.

 

So here is the milo, if you have been searching for it; to make your bubble tea with:

 

 

Now let's go over making the milo bubble tea:

Milo is made by adding around 3 tablespoons of the powder to every 8 ounces of hot or cold water. The more the better, is what some would say (chuckle). If you are using milk, then one fifth of it should be water, and the rest should be milk.

 

There isn't really a set ratio to use for making this, as stated, some eat the powder all by itself. Some need a guide or a base for doing this at home, so this it for you. You're welcome.

 

Some prefer this drink hot, and some prefer this drink cold. I like my drinks hot, especially if it is chocolate. Once you have your powder with your fluid of choice, then just simply mix, and done. It is really just that simple.

 

Since the mix itself is just that good, you shouldn't need to do chocolate syrup, or another powder, like tea zone to 'enhance' the taste. It should be fine just as is, remember, you're making a milo flavored boba tea.

 

A great boba topping to add to this is the chocolate flavored exploding boba for a quick addition to a quickly made drink, but good old fashioned cooked tapioca pearls is excellent too. Tapioca pearls are normally dipped into brown sugar, so it would be delicious for this boba drink. Check the 'making the perfect tapioca pearls' guide for the best pearls, and proper cooking methods.

 

The chocolate flavored bursting boba can be found here:

They do not require any preparations or cooking; just add them to your boba drink.

 

If you are looking for more ideas and combinations to use with milo, then check the 'how to make milk tea' guide, and the loose tea leaves section.

 

Adding tea leaf flavors to this will really turn this into a unique milo flavored boba tea, and increase the health benefits, along with adding more diversity. It should be noted that real tea naturally contains caffeine, just like cocoa, so the amount of energy gained from the beverage would be increased. Black tea leaves is one of the most commonly used, besides the oolong, and green tea leaves (depending on your location). It obviously would be different for both Americans, and Asians.

 

Milo is vegan friendly, and the milk can substituted for just water (milo is made with nothing but water too), or soy milk. Almond milk and coconut milk are great options for the lactose intolerant.

 

Have fun making your custom made milo bubble tea!