It wasn’t until the pandemic that I wanted to learn how to make matcha bubble tea. In my mind, it seemed to be this super elaborate drink and I was a bit intimidated to make it. However, let me tell you it is actually incredibly easy! If you’re craving a yummy matcha bubble tea at home, then you’re in the right place. Learn everything you need to know to make this delicious, homemade boba tea in less than 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- Filtered water
- Matcha: The brighter the matcha, the higher the quality.
- Tapioca pearls: Go to your closest Asian market to find these. Or just go on Amazon.
- Sweetener of choice: I opted for honey.
- Milk of choice
- Ice (optional)
How to make a matcha bubble tea
1. Make tapioca balls
This is the part that I was intimidated about, however, it is pretty straightforward. You can also opt to follow the directions on the packaging.
Add water to a pot and let it boil. Then, add the tapioca balls, cover the pot, and let them cook for a few minutes. Stir them occasionally. Once they’re ready, strain the tapioca balls.
Set aside to cool slightly. The tapioca balls are ready when they’re warm but not hot.
2. Whisk your matcha
Mix a tablespoon of matcha with filtered water. Use half a cup of water. And whisk. If you don’t have a whisker, you can just cover the cup and shake. Pretend you are a bartender and shake away.
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3. Assemble your drink
Transfer the warm tapioca balls and the matcha to the glass you’ll be using. Add the milk and sweetener of your choice. This is also where you add ice if needed.
Pop in an extra wide straw and make sure to swirl to mix all the layers together before drinking.
Matcha Bubble Tea
Materials
- 1 tbsp Matcha
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup tapioca pearls
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
Instructions
- Add water to a pot and let it boil. Then, add the tapioca balls, cover the pot, and let them cook for a few minutes. Stir them occasionally. Once they’re ready, strain the tapioca balls. Set aside to cool slightly. The tapioca balls are ready when they’re warm but not hot.
- Mix a tablespoon of matcha with filtered water. Use half a cup of water. And whisk. If you don’t have a whisker, you can just cover the cup and shake. Pretend you are a bartender and shake away.
- Transfer the warm tapioca balls and the matcha to the glass you’ll be using. Add the milk and sweetener of your choice. This is also where you add ice if needed.
