Honeydew Milk Tea

Showing a tall glass of honeydew bubble tea with a glass of vegan milk and pieces of honeydew melon in the background.

If you enjoy milk teas, then you will love this homemade honeydew bubble tea! It is so fruity and naturally pretty sweet, thanks to the fresh honeydew melon. This refreshing drink is amazing to help you stay hydrated on a hot sunny day, plus it is super easy to make right at home with simple ingredients.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: asian-inspired

Keyword: beverage, boba, bubble tea, drink, healthy, milk tea, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 bag tea of your choice green tea, black tea or white tea. Optional, you can omit for a caffeine-free drink.
½ cup black tapioca pearls I used these boba tapioca balls (get online or in your local Asian market)
2 packed cups fresh ripe honeydew melon
½ cup plant-based milk I used oat milk from Oatly
2-3 tbsp maple syrup or to taste, omit if the honeydew melon is really sweet
½-1 tsp matcha green tea powder optional, for a brighter green color

Instructions

Add the tea bag to a small jar or mug and pour ½ cup of hot water over. Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes, then remove the bag. Let the tea cool down until ready to use (place in the fridge).
In a small sauce pan, bring about 3 cups of water to a boil and then add the uncooked bubble tea pearls. Let them cook for about 5-10 min (cook for 8-10 min for softer texture or 5-7 minutes for a chewier texture). Then, remove the pot from the heat and let the boba pearls sit in the hot water for another 3-5 minutes before draining them. Add a tablespoon of maple syrup (optional), stir and set aside until ready to serve.
While the boba pearls are cooking, make the honeydew milk. Peel and seed the honeydew, then roughly chop in cubes. Add the chopped honeydew to a blender alongside the milk, tea and maple syrup. I like to also add ½ teaspoon of matcha green tea for flavor, but also to help brighten up the beautiful green color.
Blend on high until very smooth. Taste and adjust flavor.
To serve, divide the bubble tea pearls in between 2 tall serving glasses, cover with ice cubes and then pour the honeydew matcha milk over. Enjoy right away.

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Notes

This recipe is best when enjoyed right away.
You can add other ingredients to the blender, such as strawberries, peaches, coconut cream, fresh herbs, etc. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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