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Sweet Boba Matcha Latte

Homemade Sweet Boba Matcha Latte That You’ll Love Today

Enjoy the delightful Sweet Boba Matcha Latte, a budget-friendly and customizable drink filled with vibrant green matcha and chewy tapioca pearls.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Drinks
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 cups
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • - Pot
  • - Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tall Glass

Ingredients
  

For the Tapioca Pearls

  • 1 cup Tapioca Pearls E-Fa Brand recommended

For the Brown Sugar Syrup

  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Water Adjust to desired thickness

For the Matcha Blend

  • 2 teaspoons Matcha Powder Culinary-grade preferred
  • 4 tablespoons Water Hot (175°F) for whisking

For the Latte Assembly

  • 1 cup Milk Non-dairy options like almond or oat work

Instructions
 

How to Make Sweet Boba Matcha Latte

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add tapioca pearls and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, then let rest covered for 20 minutes.
  • In a pot, combine brown sugar with water. Simmer on low for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  • Heat water to 175°F, whisk with matcha powder and a pinch of salt until frothy.
  • In a tall glass, layer brown sugar syrup, cooked tapioca pearls, add ice cubes, pour in milk, then gently pour the whisked matcha on top.

Notes

Store cooked boba in syrup for up to 4 hours; homemade brown sugar syrup can be refrigerated for a week.
Keyword Beverage, dessert, latte, Matcha, Sweet Boba Matcha Latte, Tapioca Pearls