Strawberry Matcha Boba Smoothies
Strawberry Matcha Boba Smoothies
Ingredients
For the Boba Pearls
- 1 cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
For the Strawberry Layer
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
- 1 1/2 cups milk, dairy or non-dairy
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 cup ice, optional, if using fresh strawberries
For the Matcha Layer
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder, ceremonial or culinary grade
- 1/2 cup hot water, about 175°F (80°C)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
For Serving
- as needed ice, for serving glasses
Instructions
- 1
Cook the boba pearls: Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook according to package directions, typically 5-10 minutes for quick-cooking pearls, or until soft and chewy. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Prepare the boba syrup: While the boba cooks, in a small bowl, combine the cooked boba pearls (drained) with 1/2 cup packed brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and coats the pearls, creating a sweet syrup. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the strawberry layer: In a blender, combine the hulled strawberries, 1 1/2 cups milk, and 1/4 cup maple syrup. If using fresh strawberries, add 1 cup of ice. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the matcha layer: In a small bowl, whisk together the matcha powder and 1/2 cup hot water (around 175°F) until no lumps remain and a frothy layer forms on top. You can use a bamboo whisk (chasen) or a small regular whisk. Stir in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup until dissolved. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Assemble the smoothies: Divide the boba pearls and their syrup evenly among 4 serving glasses. Add a few ice cubes to each glass, if desired. Carefully pour the strawberry mixture over the boba, filling each glass about two-thirds full. Gently spoon or pour the prepared matcha mixture on top of the strawberry layer, allowing it to create a distinct green layer. Serve immediately with wide boba straws.
⏱️ 10 min
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Strawberry Matcha Boba Smoothies
Ingredients
For the Boba Pearls
- 1 cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
For the Strawberry Layer
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
- 1 1/2 cups milk, dairy or non-dairy
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 cup ice, optional, if using fresh strawberries
For the Matcha Layer
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder, ceremonial or culinary grade
- 1/2 cup hot water, about 175°F (80°C)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
For Serving
- as needed ice, for serving glasses
Instructions
- 1
Cook the boba pearls: Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Add the tapioca pearls and stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook according to package directions, typically 5-10 minutes for quick-cooking pearls, or until soft and chewy. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Prepare the boba syrup: While the boba cooks, in a small bowl, combine the cooked boba pearls (drained) with 1/2 cup packed brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and coats the pearls, creating a sweet syrup. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the strawberry layer: In a blender, combine the hulled strawberries, 1 1/2 cups milk, and 1/4 cup maple syrup. If using fresh strawberries, add 1 cup of ice. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the matcha layer: In a small bowl, whisk together the matcha powder and 1/2 cup hot water (around 175°F) until no lumps remain and a frothy layer forms on top. You can use a bamboo whisk (chasen) or a small regular whisk. Stir in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup until dissolved. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Assemble the smoothies: Divide the boba pearls and their syrup evenly among 4 serving glasses. Add a few ice cubes to each glass, if desired. Carefully pour the strawberry mixture over the boba, filling each glass about two-thirds full. Gently spoon or pour the prepared matcha mixture on top of the strawberry layer, allowing it to create a distinct green layer. Serve immediately with wide boba straws.
⏱️ 10 min