Easy Iced Matcha Bubble Tea Recipe (Boba Tea)

two glasses of matcha bubble tea with boba straws

Easy Iced Matcha Bubble Tea Recipe (Boba Tea)

This homemade matcha bubble tea features chewy tapioca balls sweetened with brown sugar, topped with ice, your choice of milk, and whisked matcha. For an extra flair, add mango or strawberry puree! It's a cost-effective and easy recipe you can make right at home.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: Taiwanese

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup tapioca pearls this is the brand I love without artificial ingredients
2 tbsp brown sugar or up to 6 tbsp for sweeter flavor
2 tsp matcha powder
1/4 cup hot water
Ice
2 cups milk of your choice I used almond milk

OPTIONAL: Strawberry Purée

1 cup strawberries stemmed
2 tsp granulated sugar

OR OPTIONAL: Mango Purée

1 ripe mango peeled and diced

Instructions

Boil a small pot of water over medium high heat. Add tapioca pearls and cook according to package instructions. They should be soft and chewy. You can taste to make sure they are done to your liking.
Drain then add brown sugar. Stir until the brown sugar dissolves and turns syrupy. Set aside.
If using strawberry or mango purée, place in a high powered blender and blend until pureed but slightly chunky.
Add matcha to a small bowl then add hot water. Whisk until foamy and the clumps are removed.
To serve, divide the cooked tapioca pearls into two glasses. If using, add strawberry or mango puree. Top the glasses with ice cubes, then pour milk almost to the top. Lastly, add matcha over the ice cubes.
Stir and enjoy with boba straws!

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Notes

Expert Tips

- Depending on what brand of tapioca pearls you buy, the cooking time will be different. This is my favorite brand made without artificial ingredients and they are vegan too.

- You'll need a wide straw to enjoy boba so you can get those chewy tapioca pearls on the bottom while you drink. These are the straws I have.

- You can add pureed fruit if you want to add extra flavor. It's very easy to do and so delicious but it's optional.

- If you don’t have a matcha whisk or matcha bowl, you can use a regular whisk and a small bowl. Just be sure to get the mixture smooth and without clumps.

Storage Tips

If you're not using them right away, you can store cooked tapioca pearls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Submerge them in maple syrup while storing and when ready to use, microwave or heat on the stovetop until warm and soft again.

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