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Watermelon Bubble Tea

Course Drinks
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

For the Bubble Tea:

  • 2 cups fresh watermelon cubed
  • 1 cup brewed green or black tea chilled
  • 1/2 cup milk or any milk alternative
  • 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup optional, for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup tapioca pearls boba

For Cooking Tapioca Pearls:

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar optional, for flavoring the pearls

For Serving:

  • Ice cubes
  • Wide straws

Instructions

Prepare the Tapioca Pearls:

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add the tapioca pearls to the boiling water and stir gently.
  3. Cook the pearls for about 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface and are chewy in texture.
  4. Remove from heat, cover the pot, and let the pearls sit for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Drain the pearls and rinse them under cold water.
  6. If desired, toss the cooked pearls with brown sugar to add flavor. Set aside.

Make the Watermelon Base:

  1. In a blender, blend the watermelon cubes until smooth.
  2. Strain the watermelon juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any pulp. Set aside.

Assemble the Bubble Tea:

  1. In a large glass, add a generous spoonful of cooked tapioca pearls.
  2. Fill the glass halfway with ice cubes.
  3. Pour in the chilled tea, followed by the strained watermelon juice.
  4. Add milk to taste.
  5. Sweeten with honey or simple syrup, if desired.
  6. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Serve:

  1. Insert a wide straw into the glass.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Watermelon Bubble Tea!