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Strawberry Matcha Boba Recipe

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A refreshing and visually stunning Strawberry Matcha Boba drink featuring chewy tapioca pearls, sweet strawberries, creamy milk, and vibrant ceremonial-grade matcha tea. This layered beverage combines fruity sweetness with the earthy aroma of matcha, perfect for a unique treat or summer indulgence.

Ingredients

Tapioca Pearls and Syrup

  • 50 g tapioca pearls
  • 25 g brown sugar

Strawberry Layer

  • 3 large strawberries, roughly diced

Milk Layer

  • 300 g milk, dairy or non-dairy
  • Ice (to fill glass halfway)

Matcha Layer

  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder, ceremonial grade
  • 55 g hot water

Instructions

  1. Cook Tapioca Pearls: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add all of the tapioca pearls at once and stir to separate clumps. Boil for 15 minutes to cook the pearls until chewy.
  2. Steep Tapioca Pearls: Cover the pot and remove it from heat, letting the pearls sit for another 15 minutes to soften fully.
  3. Prepare Pearls Syrup: Drain the cooking water from the pearls and transfer them to a small bowl. Add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves, creating a sweet syrup coating the pearls. Set aside.
  4. Muddle Strawberries: In a serving glass, add the diced strawberries. Using a muddler, wooden spoon, or the flat end of a rolling pin, mash the strawberries into a coarse puree to release their juices and flavor.
  5. Assemble Pearl and Strawberry Layer: Add the cooked tapioca pearls with their brown sugar syrup to the glass over the muddled strawberries.
  6. Add Ice and Milk: Fill the glass halfway with ice, then pour in the milk until the glass is about three-quarters full. Stir gently to blend the milk and strawberry mixture and loosen the pearls. Alternatively, keep layers separate if preferred.
  7. Prepare Matcha: In a chawan or small bowl, sift the matcha powder to prevent clumps. Add the hot water and whisk briskly in an “M” motion using a bamboo whisk for about 15 seconds until the matcha is frothy and well-mixed.
  8. Finish and Serve: Pour the frothy matcha on top of the strawberry milk layer to create a beautiful layered effect. Serve immediately, instructing to stir before drinking for the best flavor combination.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use ceremonial-grade matcha powder.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to taste.
  • Non-dairy milk alternatives like oat, almond, or soy milk work well in this recipe.
  • Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor, but frozen can be used if fresh are unavailable.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between cold milk and warm matcha.

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