Matcha Bubble Tea: Creamy Homemade Boba Drink Guide
Matcha Bubble Tea made with premium matcha, maple-sweetened tapioca pearls, and creamy milk. Vegan and paleo options included.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Japanese, Taiwanese
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup cold water
- 2 tsp matcha powder
- 2 tsp maple syrup (plus more if needed)
- ½ cup dry tapioca pearls
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (for pearls)
- 2 cups ice
- 1½ cups milk of choice
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 220 kcal
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