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Pitaya Rose Milk Tea


  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

To appreciate this beverage completely, it is helpful to understand the synergy of its components. At its core, a Pitaya Rose Milk Tea is a contemporary twist on classic Asian bubble tea culture. It merges a foundational base of brewed tea and milk with two distinct flavor enhancers: fresh dragon fruit puree and aromatic flower syrup. The fruit provides an earthy, mildly sweet undertone and a breathtakingly bright pink color, while the floral syrup adds a top note of fragrance that dances across the palate.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup brewed black tea or green tea (cooled)
  • ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen Dragon fruit cubes
  • 12 tbsp rose syrup
  • 1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional)
  • ½ cup ice cubes
  • Cooked tapioca pearls (optional)
  • Dried rose petals for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Brew the Tea

  • Brew tea and let it cool completely.

2. Blend the Pitaya

  • Blend dragon fruit until smooth.

3. Mix the Drink

In a shaker or glass, combine:

  • cooled tea
  • milk
  • blended pitaya
  • rose syrup
  • sweetener if using

Mix well until creamy and evenly pink.

4. Assemble

  • Add tapioca pearls to a serving glass if desired.
  • Fill with ice.
  • Pour in the milk tea mixture.

5. Garnish & Serve

  • Top with dried rose petals or extra dragon fruit pieces.
  • Serve chilled.

Notes

With its naturally vibrant pink color, creamy texture, and delicate floral sweetness, this Pitaya Rose Milk Tea is both refreshing and beautiful. Perfect for summer afternoons, brunch gatherings, or a homemade café-style treat

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 glass
  • Calories: 180 kcal

Keywords: dragon fruit rose tea, pink bubble tea recipe, floral dragon fruit milk tea