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A tall glass of matcha milk tea with boba pearls and ice, served with a metal straw.

Matcha Milk Tea

Matcha milk tea is a comforting, vibrant drink blending earthy matcha green tea, creamy milk, and chewy boba pearls. Perfect hot or iced, this easy, customizable recipe is budget-friendly and antioxidant-rich.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time (optional) 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 large serving
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Matcha Base
  • 1 tsp ceremonial-grade matcha powder sifted to avoid clumps
  • 3 tbsp hot water at 175°F / 80°C
  • 1-2 tbsp sweetener of choice e.g., honey, maple syrup, agave, or stevia
Milk & Boba
  • 1 cup milk of choice dairy or plant-based
  • 1/2 cup cooked boba pearls kept warm in simple syrup
  • ice cubes optional, for iced version

Equipment

  • Bamboo Whisk or Milk Frother
  • Small Bowl
  • Tall Glass
  • Wide Boba Straw

Method
 

  1. Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl to remove clumps. Add hot water and whisk vigorously in a zig-zag motion until smooth and frothy.
    Layered iced matcha latte with boba at the bottom and ice cubes floating on top.
  2. Stir in your preferred sweetener while matcha is warm to dissolve easily. For iced version, let cool then refrigerate or use matcha ice cubes.
    Homemade matcha latte being whisked in a bowl with a bamboo whisk.
  3. In a tall glass, add cooked boba pearls and ice (if using). Pour in ¾ of the milk, then layer the chilled matcha mixture. Top with remaining milk and stir gently.
    Hot matcha milk tea in a ceramic mug with steam rising, next to a matcha whisk.
  4. For a hot version, warm the milk until steaming and pour over the sweetened matcha base. Top with a sprinkle of matcha powder if desired.
    Close-up of a hand pouring frothed milk into a glass of matcha tea.

Notes

Make it your own: try flavored syrups, protein powder, or coconut milk. Use matcha ice cubes to avoid dilution. Best enjoyed fresh. Store matcha base up to 24 hrs refrigerated. Avoid refrigerating boba.