Bubble milk tea, also known as pearl milk tea or boba tea, is a sweet beverage invented in Taiwan. Its ingredients typically include tea, milk, and small tapica pearls called "boba."
Calories
According to the government of Singapore, an 8 oz. serving of bubble milk tea contains 340 calories if it is served with tapioca pearls, or 232 calories if the pearls are omitted. The precise calorie count will vary depending on the ingredients used.
Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrates
There are many recipes for bubble milk tea. If you use a basic recipe from MyRecipes.com, each cup of tea will contain 53 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of protein, and less than a gram of fat.
Suggestions
You can reduce the calorie content of bubble milk tea by replacing whole milk with skim milk, using less sugar, or adding fewer tapioca pearls. If you use green tea, the health benefits may include lower cholesterol, less hardening of the arteries, and even protection against cancer, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Member Comments