Easy Honeydew Milk Tea (With Boba)
Honeydew milk tea starts with a base of ripe melon, green tea, and plant milk. Finish it off with boba for a sweet and refreshing drink during the summer months!
Equipment
- Teapot
- Medium saucepan
- Small saucepan
- Blender
- Boba straws
Ingredients
Boba
- ½ cup uncooked black tapioca pearls
- 6 cups water
- ⅓ cup cane sugar + ⅓ cup water
Green tea
- 2 cups filtered water
- 2 green tea bags
Honeydew mix
- 4 cups honeydew cubes
- 1 cup soy, coconut, or oat milk
- 1 teaspoon matcha optional
- 3-4 tablespoons reserved simple syrup
- Ice to serve
Instructions
Boba
- Bring the water for the tapioca pearls to boil in a medium-large saucepan. Once boiling, add in the tapioca pearls and lower the heat to just under medium.
- Simmer for 15-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook time will depend on your specific pearls (check the package for instructions).
- In the meantime, prepare the simple syrup. Add the cane sugar and water to a small saucepan and whisk together. Bring it to a simmer for about 3-5 minutes until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove the saucepan from the heat and reserve ¼ cup, then add the rest to a medium mixing bowl.
- Strain the tapioca pearls through a fine-mesh strainer, rinsing them lightly. Transfer the pearls to the mixing bowl with the simple syrup and stir to combine. Set aside for ~30-40 minutes to soak.
Green tea
- While the tapioca pearls are soaking, bring water for the tea to boil, then let it cool for a few minutes (it should be ~175-180°F). Brew the green tea for 2-3 minutes, then remove the bags and let the tea cool.
Honeydew
- Add the honeydew cubes to a blender, followed by the brewed tea, matcha, milk, and 3 tablespoons of simple syrup. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Strain the honeydew mixture through a fine-mesh strainer for a smoother drink. If you don't mind a few bits of melon, skip this step!
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer 3-4 tablespoons of tapioca pearls to a glass or cup. Fill it ½ - ¾ full with ice, then add the rest with honeydew milk tea. Happy drinking!
Notes
Prep in advance: To make things quicker, prepare the simple syrup and tea a few hours in advance so they have time to cool.
Use fresh pearls: For the softest and chewiest boba, use cooked tapioca pearls right away. When they cool, they start to harden again.
Bubble tea straw: If you are serving your honeydew milk tea with boba, use a wide-mouth straw made for bubble tea. There are a lot of different materials to choose from, like bamboo and metal, but I like glass bubble tea straws.
To prevent a bitter honeydew milk tea, don't steep the tea past 3 minutes.
The total cooking time will depend on the specific type of pearls you’re using, so make sure to check the package for instructions. For reference, mine took 30 minutes, but quick-cooking boba usually take 5 minutes.
Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 67.9g | Protein: 3.6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 80.6mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 43.4g | Vitamin A: 422.5IU | Vitamin C: 46.5mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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