A layered drink featuring fresh strawberries, earthy matcha, creamy milk, and chewy tapioca pearls.
# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Layer
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Matcha Layer
04 - 2 teaspoons high-quality matcha powder
05 - 3 tablespoons hot water (approximately 175°F)
06 - 3/4 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup
→ Tapioca Pearls
08 - 1/2 cup black tapioca pearls
09 - 2 cups water for cooking
10 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
→ Assembly
11 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
12 - Additional milk as needed
# Directions:
01 - Bring 2 cups water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan. Add tapioca pearls while stirring constantly and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until pearls achieve a chewy texture according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and toss with brown sugar. Reserve until assembly.
02 - Combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a blender. Process until completely smooth. Adjust sweetness to preference and set aside.
03 - Pour hot water into a small bowl and add matcha powder. Whisk vigorously using a bamboo whisk or small frother until frothy and fully dissolved with no lumps. Stir in honey or simple syrup to desired sweetness, then gently fold in milk.
04 - Divide cooked tapioca pearls evenly between two glasses. Pour strawberry purée over the pearls, then add ice cubes to each glass. Slowly pour matcha milk mixture over the ice to create distinct layers. Top with additional milk if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with wide boba straws. Stir thoroughly before drinking to combine layers and achieve balanced flavor.
