Strawberry Matcha Boba Latte (Cafe Inspired)

Fresh, fruity, creamy and ultra refreshing perfectly describes this Strawberry Matcha Boba Latte. Strawberries and Matcha are a match made in heaven. Don't believe me? Try it out for yourself.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Asian Fusion

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings Drinks

Calories 415kcal

Author Takes Two Eggs

Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoon matcha powder
2 ½ tbsp hot (170F) water
¾ cup Milk of choice
2 cups blended strawberries optional +2 tbsp sugar to taste

Boba in Brown Sugar Syrup

½ cup tapioca pearls boba
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ granulated sugar
½ cup hot water

Instructions

Prepare the Boba pearls. In a saucepan, cook the boba following the instructions on the packaging. If using traditional non-instant boba, simmer for 25 min., then turn off the heat and let the boba sit in the saucepan for 25 min, then drain.
Make the brown sugar bath. In a heat-proof bowl, mix 1/2 cup hot water, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar and carefully steep in cooked boba for 30 min.
Blend the strawberries. Place the strawberries in a blender and blend until the mixture is pureed but still slightly chunky. You can opt to add 1-2 tbsp of granulated sugar if you want added sweetness.
Prepare Matcha Tea. Place the matcha powder in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of the hot water. Then whisk vigorously to make a paste. It should have the consistency of peanut butter. Then add the remaining 2½ tablespoons hot water and whisk until any remaining clumps disappear.
To Serve: Put the cooked boba, if using, in a glass. Then, pour in the strawberry puree. Next, layer in the ice and the milk. Lastly, gently pour the matcha over the milk, aiming for the ice cubes to keep the layers cleanly separated.

Notes

Don't over-blend the strawberries! You want the strawberry puree to have some small chunks of strawberries to it so that the milk layer doesn't blend into the strawberry layer.

Whisk the matcha. When pouring the water into the matcha immediately whisk the matcha with a wooden matcha whisk or electric frother to prevent the matcha from forming chunks.
Hit the ice! When pouring the matcha layer over the milk, remember to pour the matcha directly on the ice or a spoon above the cup so the matcha layer has a smooth landing and doesn't immediately blend into the milk.
Storage: it is best to drink right away. The boba will not last for more than 4 hours and will harden and turn chalky.

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