Description
A creamy iced coconut matcha drink layered with chewy brown sugar boba, smooth coconut milk, and earthy matcha for a refreshing café-style treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup uncooked black tapioca pearls
- 4 cups water, for boiling
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Add the tapioca pearls and cook according to package directions, usually 5 to 10 minutes, stirring gently so they do not stick.
- Drain the pearls and place them in a small bowl with brown sugar. Let them sit for 5 minutes.
- Whisk matcha powder with 1/4 cup warm water until smooth.
- In a separate cup, stir together coconut milk, milk of choice, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract.
- Spoon the sweetened boba into two tall glasses.
- Add ice cubes, then pour the coconut milk mixture over the ice.
- Slowly pour the matcha mixture over the top to create a layered look.
- Serve immediately with a wide straw and stir before drinking if desired.
Notes
- Sift the matcha before whisking for the smoothest texture.
- Use warm water instead of boiling water to avoid bitter matcha.
- Freshly cooked boba gives the best chewy texture.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
Keywords: Iced Thai Coconut Matcha Latte with Boba, coconut matcha latte, iced matcha drink, boba latte, bubble tea recipe