Q1: What does a Strawberry Matcha Boba taste like?

It's a wonderful and unique flavor combination! When you stir it all together, the first taste is often the sweet, fresh, and fruity strawberry . This is immediately followed by the creamy milk , and then it finishes with the complex, earthy, grassy, and slightly savory notes of the matcha. The chewy, sweet boba pearls add a fun texture to every sip.

Q2: How do I get those pretty, distinct layers in my latte?

The secret to sharp layers is all about density and a gentle pour . The strawberry purée and boba are the heaviest, so they stay at the bottom. The ice acts as a great barrier. The key to the final matcha layer is to pour the matcha shot very slowly and carefully , either over the back of a spoon or directly onto a piece of ice. This disperses the matcha gently on top of the milk layer instead of letting it plunge through.

Q3: Do I really need to use ceremonial grade matcha for this?

While you can use a high-quality culinary grade, ceremonial grade matcha is highly recommended for this recipe. Because the matcha is served as a distinct, unmixed layer and is a prominent flavor, the smoother, less bitter, and more delicate flavor of ceremonial grade matcha will create the most delicious and authentic-tasting result.

Q4: Why are my boba pearls hard in the center?

Hard centers are a sign that the boba was undercooked. The two-step cooking process in this recipe—a 15-minute boil followed by a 15-minute covered rest off the heat—is designed to cook the pearls all the way through gently. If your pearls are still hard, they may need a longer resting time in the hot water. Always check the specific instructions on your package of tapioca pearls, as cooking times can vary.

Q5: Can I make this drink hot instead of iced?

While this drink is traditionally and best served iced, you could make a hot version. You would gently warm your milk on the stovetop (do not boil it). You would still muddle the strawberries and add the boba to the bottom of a heatproof mug, then pour the warm milk on top, and finish with the freshly whisked hot matcha shot.

The Perfect Viral Strawberry Matcha Boba (Easy Recipe!)

A refreshing and beautifully layered iced beverage, this Strawberry Matcha Boba combines three distinct flavor profiles. The drink starts with fresh strawberries muddled into a rough puree at the bottom of the glass. This is topped with sweet, chewy brown sugar-coated tapioca pearls (boba). The glass is then filled with ice and milk, and finished with a freshly whisked, frothy shot of ceremonial grade matcha, creating a drink that is fruity, creamy, and earthy all at once.

Author: Grace
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 1 serving 1x
Category: Beverage
Method: Boiling, Muddling, Whisking
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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50 g (about 1/3 cup) tapioca pearls
25 g (about 2 tbsp) brown sugar
3 large strawberries, roughly diced
300g (about 1 ¼ cups) milk, dairy or non-dairy
1 teaspoon ceremonial grade matcha powder
55 g (about ¼ cup) hot water
Ice

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Instructions

Cook the Tapioca Pearls: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the tapioca pearls and stir immediately to prevent them from clumping. Boil uncovered for 15 minutes.
Cover the pot, remove it from the heat, and let the pearls sit for another 15 minutes until translucent.
Drain the cooked pearls and transfer them to a small bowl. Stir in the brown sugar while they are still warm until a syrup forms. Set aside.
Prepare the Drink: In a serving glass, add the diced strawberries. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to muddle the strawberries into a rough puree.
Add the cooked tapioca pearls along with their brown sugar syrup to the glass on top of the strawberries.
Fill the glass about halfway with ice. Pour in the milk until the glass is about ¾ full.
Prepare the Matcha: In a small bowl (a chawan is traditional), sift the matcha powder to remove clumps. Add the hot water and use a bamboo whisk (chasen) or a milk frother to whisk vigorously in an ‘M’ motion for about 15 seconds until it is frothy.
Assemble: Gently pour the prepared matcha shot over the top of the milk to create a final layer.
Stir the drink well before enjoying with a large boba straw.

Notes

The two-stage cooking process for the boba (boiling then resting off the heat) is key to ensuring the pearls are cooked through with a chewy texture.
Sifting the matcha powder before whisking is an important step to prevent clumps and achieve a smooth consistency.
The drink is layered for presentation; it should be stirred thoroughly before drinking to combine all the flavors.
This drink requires a wide boba straw to be able to drink the tapioca pearls.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drink
Calories: 450-550
Sugar: 50-60 g
Sodium: 120-180 mg
Fat: 10-15 g
Saturated Fat: 6-9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 80-95 g
Fiber: 3-5 g
Protein: 8-12 g
Cholesterol: 30-50 mg

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