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Iced matcha bubble tea in a tall glass with stirrer in it.

Matcha Bubble Tea

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Serving Size: 1 person
Author Puja Verma
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DESCRIPTION

Rich and creamy iced matcha bubble tea made at home in just minutes. Earthy matcha swirled together with plant-based milk and chewy boba pearls create a refreshing flavor combo. It's a perfect balance of flavors and texture.

INGREDIENTS
  

  • ¼ cup boba pearls
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar syrup or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup water lukewarm
  • ¾ cup oat milk
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
  • ¾ cup crushed ice

METHOD
 

  • To cook boba - In a saucepan, submerge tapioca pearls in boiling water. Cook until pearls float to the top and then cook about another 4-5 minutes. Scoop out one and taste test the texture to make sure they are ready before draining. Next drain and transfer into a bowl.
  • Immediately mix in the brown sugar syrup to the boba pearls, and set aside.
  • Whisk the matcha powder and lukewarm water until there are no clumps of matcha left. If you have a bamboo whisk for this step, even better!
  • To assemble - Add boba along with brown sugar syrup to the bottom of the glass. Then add crushed ice, followed by the whisked matcha blend and finally the remaining oat milk.
  • Stir well before serving with a wide mouth bubble tea straw.

NOTES

  • Use ceremonial matcha: Use high-quality (ceremonial) matcha powder for the best flavor and vibrant green color.
  • Don’t overcook the boba: Cook the tapioca pearls until they are just starting to float. You want them to be soft and chewy but not mushy.
  • Coat the pearls: Stir the boba in the brown sugar syrup thoroughly to ensure they are evenly coated and prevent them from sticking together.
  • Use chilled ingredients: Chill all the ingredients before assembling the matcha boba tea to prevent the ice from diluting and watering down the flavor.
  • Choose the right straw: Opt for wide-mouth bubble tea straws so you can easily slurp up tea and boba at the same time.
  • Serve the tea immediately: Serve the bubble tea right after assembling it for the best texture and flavor. You can keep everything separate in the fridge until you’re ready

NUTRITION

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 692IU | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Japanese, Taiwanese
Keyword: matcha boba tea, Matcha Bubble Tea
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