Matcha Boba

This matcha boba tea is essentially an iced green tea (matcha) latte with boba pearls. Sometimes this is called matcha bubble tea. And if you’ve never had boba before, they are chewy tapioca pearls that get added to milk tea. One benefit of knowing how to make your own matcha boba is you can easily adjust the sweetness, or leave the drink unsweetened. Make it how you like it!

Matcha is green tea that has been grown in the shade prior to harvesting, which is what gives matcha its vibrant green color. So, I think of a it as a specific type of green tea. It does contain caffeine, so if you’re looking for a little pick-me-up, this is a fun option. And while this matcha boba recipe is made with milk, you can use ANY kind you prefer: dairy, oat, soy, etc.

Related: Next, try this matcha latte, matcha green tea smoothie, or matcha baked donuts.

Ingredients

• Matcha powder
• Water
• Milk – dairy, oat, soy, etc.
• Boba – here’s how to prepare boba pearls
• Sweetener – honey or simple syrup, optional

Directions

Prepare the boba pearls and allow to cool.

In a small bowl or cup, whisk together the matcha powder and water. I use a frothing wand to do this, but a small whisk would work well too.

In a cup, add the boba pearls and ice. Then pour in the milk and sweetener if using. Then pour in the matcha. Taste and add more sweetener if you feel it needs it.

Tips for Making

• You’ll want to serve this with a boba straw, which is bigger than a standard straw so the boba pearls can be consumed along with the drink.
• Use any kind of milk you prefer. The recipe card (and nutrition facts) below reflect dairy milk being used.
• Prepared boba pearls are best the day they are made, but can be stored in liquid in the refrigerator for 1-2 days if needed.

More Iced Drink Recipes

• Pink Drink
• Paradise Drink
• Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher
• Strawberry Acai Refresher
• Pink Lemonade
• Thai Tea with Boba
• Iced Chai Latte

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Matcha Boba

A creamy matcha latte made with boba pearls and lightly sweetened with honey or simple syrup.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Asian

Keyword boba tea

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 316kcal

Author Emma Chapman

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon matcha powder
• 4 ounces water
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup boba pearls
• 1 teaspoon honey or simple syrup optional

Instructions

• Prepare the boba pearls and allow to cool.
• In a small bowl or cup, whisk together the matcha powder and water.
• In a cup, add the boba pearls and ice.
• Then pour in the milk and sweetener if using.
• Then pour in the matcha. Taste and add more sweetener if you feel it needs it.

Notes

I use a frothing wand to mix the matcha powder in water for this, but a small whisk would work well too.

You can use any kind of milk: dairy, soy, oat, etc. 

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 1mg

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By: Emma Chapman
Title: Matcha Boba
Sourced From: abeautifulmess.com/matcha-boba/
Published Date: Wed, 08 May 2024 13:08:00 +0000

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