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Honeydew Boba Tea

A refreshing beverage combining sweet honeydew melon with chewy tapioca pearls.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup tapioca pearls
  • 2 cups ripe honeydew melon diced
  • 2 cups milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 2-4 tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice
  • Ice cubes

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Blender
  • Strainer
  • Tall glasses for serving

Method
 

  1. Start by boiling a medium saucepan of water.
  2. Once the water is boiling, add the tapioca pearls. Stir occasionally.
  3. Cook the pearls for about 30 minutes or according to package instructions.
  4. After cooking, drain the pearls in a strainer and rinse them under cold water.
  5. In a blender, combine the diced honeydew melon and a splash of milk.
  6. Add honey or your chosen sweetener to the honeydew puree.
  7. In a large pitcher, mix the honeydew puree with the remaining milk.
  8. Fill tall glasses with ice, spoon in the cooked tapioca pearls, and pour the honeydew mixture over the top.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the tapioca pearls soak in some honey or syrup after cooking.