Matcha bubble tea

• Water1/4 cup
• Tapioca Pearls1/2 cup
• Ice1 cup
• Water4 cups
• Honey1-2 tablespoons
• Matcha1 teaspoon
• Milk2 cups

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Matcha bubble tea close to the original.

• Instead of Tapioca Pearls

  • Popping Boba— bursting texture

• Instead of Honey

  • Agave Syrup— milder, pours easier
  • Maple Syrup— deeper caramel

• Instead of Matcha

  • Green Tea— brew it strong; milder color

• Instead of Milk

  • Half-and-Half— richer
  • Plant-Based Milk— dairy-free swap

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, whisk the matcha green tea powder with hot water.

2. 2

   Set aside and let it cool down.

3. 3

   Cook the tapioca pearls: Bring a small pot of water to a boil.

4. 4

   Add the tapioca pearls to the water and stir until the pearls start to float to the top.

5. 5

   Continue cooking them for the amount of time indicated on the packaging.

6. 6

   Turn off the heat and carefully drain the boba.

7. 7

   Pour the cooked boba into a bowl.

8. 8

   Add sweetener and stir the tapioca pearls.

9. 9

   Let the pearls sit for about 5 minutes, allowing them to absorb the sweetener, stirring it a few times.

10. 10

    Divide the pearls between two glasses.

11. 11

    Top each with ice and pour nut milk.

12. 12

    Finally, pour the matcha green tea to create a beautiful drink.

13. 13

    Stir and enjoy.