Tiger Milk Tea Recipe (Tiger Boba at Home)

Tiger milk tea is the boba drink famous for its dramatic caramel-brown stripes swirling down the glass — like a tiger’s coat. Originally from Taiwanese boba shops, it’s made by coating the inside of the glass with warm brown sugar syrup, adding chewy tapioca pearls, then pouring in cold milk over ice. The result is visually stunning and tastes like caramelized toffee milk. The best part: you can recreate this cafe-quality drink at home in about 20 minutes. ...

April 17, 2026 · 7 min · Home Espresso Lab