Can I make matcha bubble tea without tapioca pearls?

Yes. You can skip the pearls entirely for a lighter drink, or swap them for chia seeds for extra fiber.

How do I keep boba soft longer?

Store cooked pearls in syrup at room temp for up to 4 hours. Refrigeration makes them hard faster.

Yes, but expect a slightly more bitter flavor and duller green color.

Yes, but it delivers a smoother, longer-lasting energy boost than coffee

Maple syrup or raw honey (if not vegan) are excellent natural sweeteners.

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Matcha Bubble Tea made with premium matcha, maple-sweetened tapioca pearls, and creamy milk. Vegan and paleo options included.

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Make the Tea
Add cold water, matcha, and maple syrup to a shaker. Shake 10–15 seconds until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness.
Prepare the Boba
Cook tapioca pearls per package instructions. Drain, then stir in maple syrup. Let sit 5 minutes to absorb flavor.
Assemble the Drink
Divide boba into glasses, add ice, pour in milk, then slowly pour in matcha tea to create a layered effect. Serve immediately.

If you’re paleo, make sure to use unsweetened cashew or almond milk without any additives/preservatives/etc., and to use the white unsweetened tapioca pearls.
If you’re vegan, use plant-based milk and make sure your boba is vegan.

Find it online: https://www.recipescommunity.com/matcha-bubble-tea/