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process photo of vibrant green matcha tea showing the first step of mixing the matcha in a glass

Matcha Bubble Tea

Author Erin Dooner
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Japanese
Servings 2
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
This matcha bubble tea combines creamy matcha milk tea with black or maple-sweetened tapioca pearls. It’s naturally gluten-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly with the right pearls.

Ingredients

For the tea:

  • 2/3 cup (160 ml) cold water
  • 2 teaspoons matcha
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup plus more to taste

For the boba:

  • 1/2 cup (90 grams) dry tapioca pearls
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup if using white unsweetened tapioca pearls

For assembly:

  • 2 cups (440 grams) ice
  • 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) milk of choice I used cashew

Instructions

Make the tea:

  • Pour the cold water, matcha and maple syrup into a cocktail shaker or a jar with a lid on it. Shake for 10-15 seconds until totally combined. Add more maple syrup, if desired.
    2/3 cup (160 ml) cold water, 2 teaspoons matcha, 2 teaspoons maple syrup

Make the boba:

  • Cook the tapioca pearls according to package directions. If your package doesn't have directions, this post tells you everything you need to know.
    1/2 cup (90 grams) dry tapioca pearls
  • After draining, pour into a bowl and stir the maple into the pearls. Let them absorb the maple syrup for 5 minutes.
    2 tablespoons maple syrup

Assembly:

  • Divide the pearls between 2 glasses.
  • Pour the ice on top, and then the milk.
    2 cups (440 grams) ice, 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) milk of choice
  • You might want to transfer the tea to something that pours well if you want a neat layer. Very slowly and gently pour the tea over the top. Serve immediately as the pearls harden after about 4-6 hours of being placed in a cold drink.

Notes

  • The cook time will vary depending on your tapioca pearl package instructions and will be around 1 minute if using instant boba.
  • 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.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 381IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 259mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 60
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