Honeydew Bubble Tea Recipe

honey dew melon with a glass of green boba tea

5 from 1 vote

Honeydew Bubble Tea Recipe

Honeydew Boba is the ultimate creamy, dreamy bubble tea—made with juicy honeydew melon, a touch of matcha, milk, and addictive chewy boba pearls. It’s refreshingly sweet, perfectly sippable, and ridiculously easy to whip up at home!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: boba drink, honeydew boba, honeydew boba tea, honeydew bubble tea, honeydew milk tea

Servings: people

Author: Anthony Rodriguez

Cost: 10

Equipment

1 blender or food processor
1 strainer to remove excess starch
2 Boba Wide-Mouth Straw To accommodate the boba pearls. Regular straws won't work because the boba is too large to fit through them.

Ingredients

1 cup Honeydew melon Fresh, ripe, and cut into chunks
1/2 cup Milk dairy or non-dairy
1/2 cup Water
1 tbsp Honey or brown sugar or maple syrup
1/4 cup Boba pearls made to order
1/3 tsp Matcha green tea powder you can use 1/3 cup of green tea
1 count Handful of ice cubes to add to the blender for a nice chill

Instructions

Make Boba Pearls

Add three cups of water to a medium-sized pot and bring it to a boil.
Add the tapioca pearls and let them simmer on medium heat. The cooking time depends on your desired texture: for softer pearls, cook for 8–10 minutes; for chewy boba, cook for 5–7 minutes.
Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the pearls sit in the hot water for another 5 minutes.
Drain the boba and transfer them to a bowl. Add a tablespoon of brown sugar or maple syrup and stir gently to coat.

Blend the Base

In a blender, combine the honeydew melon pieces, milk, water, and matcha powder (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy. You can add three ice cubes here to taste.

Assemble and Serve

Place the cooked boba pearls in the bottom of a glass or cup, then fill the serving glass with ice cubes.
Slowly pour the blended honeydew milk mixture over the ice and boba pearls. Enjoy your freshly made honeydew milk tea immediately!

Notes

I highly suggest buying extra-wide straws designed to accommodate the boba pearls. Regular straws won't work because the boba is too large to fit through them.
Be sure to use a strainer for the boba pearls? After they're cooked, you'll need a strainer to drain tapioca pearls. This helps remove excess starch and ensures they're ready to add to your drink.
Always use a fresh and ripe honeydew melon for a naturally sweet drink.
Taste the boba pearls after cooking. Before draining, ensure they're perfectly chewy or soft, how you like them.
If you are using matcha powder, go easy on it. A little goes a long way.

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