Oolong Milk Tea Boba
Taiwan
Fragrant oolong with subtle floral notes, creamy milk, and chewy pearls. The tea lover's boba.
The Story
For those who find classic boba too malty or want more tea character in their drink, oolong milk tea delivers. Using Taiwan's excellent high-mountain oolongs, this style lets the tea's natural fragrance shine through the milk and sweetness. It's closer to actual tea appreciation than most boba—the gateway drug to tea snobbery via a fat straw.
Flavor Notes
Perfect For
- Tea enthusiasts
- Lighter boba preference
- Floral flavor lovers
- Introducing friends to better tea
- When you want boba but also real tea
Pairs Well With
How to Brew
Our recommended approach for the best cup
Water Temperature
195°F for the tea
(90°C)
Amount
High-quality oolong, milk, tapioca pearls
Steep Time
Steep oolong 3-4 minutes
Resteeps
Not traditional but tea could be
Recommended Vessel
Teapot, then boba cup
Brewing Tips
Use a quality Taiwanese oolong—Jin Xuan (milk oolong) or Alishan work beautifully. Steep properly before mixing with milk. Less sugar than typical boba lets the oolong character come through. This is boba for tea lovers.