Yin Yang Tea
Since its May 2020 inception, Germantown's Yin Yang Tea has quickly become a local hotspot.
Owned and operated by Annie Mai, the boutique tea shop offers a wide selection of bubble/boba teas including fruit tea, steeped tea, unique milk tea, and even blended options that make for great desserts.
Crafted with just a few ingredients, some of which you may already have stocked in your pantry, boba tea could not be easier to recreate in your own kitchen. See below for Yin Yang Tea's Black Steeped Milk Tea recipe, then stop by their Germantown shop to see how your creation stacks up to the real thing!
Black Steeped Milk Tea
Courtesy of Yin Yang Tea (makes 1 serving)
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of your favorite loose-leaf tea (black or jasmine works best)
- 3 tablespoons of non-dairy creamer such as Coffee-Mate (add more or less depending on desired creaminess)
- 3 tablespoons of cane sugar (add more or less depending on desired sweetness)
- 300ml of hot water
- 1 ½ cups of ice
- Instant boba pearls (can be found at Asian supermarkets or on Amazon)
- Fat straws (can be found at Asian supermarkets or on Amazon)
Directions:
- Prepare the tea: Start by steeping 3 heaping tablespoons of black or jasmine tea in 300ml of hot water for 5 minutes. For stronger tea flavor, steep for an additional 5 minutes. Strain the steeped tea from the leaves and pour it into a cocktail shaker cup.
- Prepare the base: Add 3 tablespoons of non-dairy creamer into the stepped tea and stir until dissolved. Add 3 tablespoons of cane sugar and stir until dissolved. Shake well for 30 seconds.
- Prepare the boba (optional): Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Slowly add 1 cup of instant boba pearls into the boiling water and constantly stir for 5 minutes or until the boba floats to the top. Cook for another 5 minutes or until pearls are at your desired softness. Turn off the heat and rinse with cold water through a colander. Place the cooked boba into a bowl and soak in simple syrup for 5 minutes before serving.
- Assemble the drink: Scoop about 5 tablespoons of cooked boba into a serving cup. Add 1 cup of ice then pour the prepared shaken base to the top of the cup and enjoy.