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Honeydew Melon Milk Tea - Boba

Honeydew melon milk tea is the perfect refresher on a sunny day! Made from fresh honeydew, it uses easy ingredients and super-simple steps.
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine Vegan
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 332kcal
Author Tajda Ferko

Equipment

  • Tall glasses
  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • Knife & chopping board
  • Scoop or spoon
  • Large straw optional

Ingredients

  • 1 teabag green/black/fruit tea
  • ½ cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
  • 1,5 tablespoon sugar white sugar, granulated sugar, etc
  • ½ ripe honeydew
  • 1 cup milk of choice I used unsweetened oat milk

Optional

  • 1 teaspoon matcha optional
  • 1 handful ice cubes
US Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Add tea bag to 1 cup (235ml) of boiled water. Let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the bag and let the tea cool down completely (preferably in the fridge).
  • Add tapioca pearls to a pan full of boiling hot water.
  • Let simmer for about 5-6 minutes. If you want the pearls to be softer, cook for longer. If you want them chewier, cook for less long.
  • Remove from heat and strain through a sieve. If you don't have a sieve, simply scoop out the balls with a spoon/spatula.
  • Immediately cover with sugar. Give it a good stir. Set aside.
  • Peel honeydew and remove the seeds. Cut into small pieces and add to a blender (or food processor). Add milk and blend until completely smooth.
  • Optional: add ice cubes & matcha and blend again. This will make it super refreshing & add a green tone.
  • To serve, add tapioca balls to a large glass. Serve with crushed ice if desired. Then add (cooled down) tea and honeydew/milk mixture.
  • Stir well and add more sweetener if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Important: Always taste before serving - and adjust the sweetness to your own personal taste. Everyone enjoys their boba differently! 
  • COOKING BOBA - While I do provide general instructions, I recommend following the instruction on your package - every brand varies.
  • MORE FRUITY? For a fruitier flavor, sub out black/green tea for fruit tea!
  • SEPARATED? - The drink can separate a little. Stir it with the straw before sipping again.
  • LUKEWARM - Never serve boba lukewarm. It will not be a pleasant experience. Serve it ice cold or piping hot.
  • BLEND WELL - When blending your honeydew milk mixture, make sure you blend until completely smooth.
  • TASTE & ADJUST - It's highly recommended to taste boba before serving and adjust it to taste by adding more sugar/milk/tea/etc.
To store - I don't recommend storing this drink for later. It might end up tasting bitter and acidic. 

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 512IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 2mg