Drink - Omnivore's Cookbook

How to Make Bubble Tea (Boba Tea, 珍珠奶茶)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:11:00 +0000

Create rich and silky bubble tea at home using this recipe to recreate the drink that you love from bubble tea shops. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} I absolutely love bubble tea (or sometimes called boba tea). Strong black tea becomes a creamy and sweet indulgence with the addition of milk and brown sugar syrup. And then those ...

Matcha Boba Tea

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Learn how to make a delicious matcha boba tea with a balanced taste and chewy tapioca pearls with these few simple steps in your own kitchen. It is much easier than you think! {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Matcha boba tea is a super delicious and fun drink that has been getting super popular these days. Boba tea, ...

Chinese Jujube Tea (红枣茶)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:38:11 +0000

A soothing and nourishing Chinese jujube tea that is very easy to put together and will warm your soul. The Chinese red dates are simmered to release the delicious juice, lightly sweetened with brown sugar and enhanced with ginger. {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Since last year I have been reducing my caffeine intake. I switched my coffee ...

How to make soy milk

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 18:24:27 +0000

Why buy soy milk when you can learn how to make soy milk yourself? If you’re vegan or dairy-free, you don’t want to miss this super easy recipe! Whether you are dairy-free, vegan, or simply love the taste of soy milk, one thing is for certain… Making it at home is a better option. You ...

Easy Citron Tea (Made with Meyer Lemons)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 17:49:46 +0000

Sharing an easy citron tea that mimics the flavor and texture of the traditional Korean Yuja Cha but uses meyer lemons instead of yuzu. It has all the essentials of Yuja Cha, but uses an easier-to-source and cheaper ingredient. It’s a perfect winter drink that will warm your soul. It’s also very pretty and makes ...

Peanut Butter Eggnog Milk Tea

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:55:06 +0000

This post is sponsored by the National Peanut Board. I received compensation for this work, but all opinions and content are my own. This Christmas, make this nutty creamy peanut butter eggnog milk tea to spice up your party! The recipe includes an easy homemade eggnog recipe. But you can use store-bought eggnog to make ...

Herbal Ginger Coconut Tea

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:18:15 +0000

A refreshing, mild coconut tea that is nutty, a bit gingery, and has a hint of sweet. Packed with live medicinal properties, this Chinese herbal tea will flatten your tummy, flush out toxins, and keep you hydrated in the summer. After a month-long trip to China, Germany, and Switzerland, I’m so glad to be back ...

Herbal Chrysanthemum Tea (菊花茶)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 02 May 2017 20:09:28 +0000

Herbal chrysanthemum tea is flowery and refreshing. This non-caffeinated Chinese sweet tea replenishes your energy throughout the day without the spikes and jitters from coffee. Back in China, one of my favorite drinks in summer was chrysanthemum tea. Different from any other types of tea my parents drank, such as green tea, oolong tea, or ...

Homemade Soy Milk (with Soy Milk Maker, 豆浆)

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:58:34 +0000

Homemade soy milk is more nutritious, tastes better, and is eight times cheaper than the packaged product. {gluten-free, vegan} After moving from Beijing to the US, one of the things I’ve missed most has been the breakfast. The freshly made hot soy milk (豆浆) and the crispy, fluffy fried dough sticks (油条) are the best ...

10 Easy Protein Shake Recipes You Can Make Without a Blender

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:25:29 +0000

During my last trip to Cambodia, for a week-long workshop of writing and photography, some of my group members mentioned they crave a smoothie in the morning for a boost of energy. You can find tons of fresh fruits in Siem Reap. But since the food industry there is far behind that in the US, ...