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Two tall glasses of iced wintermelon milk tea with black tapioca pearls settled at the bottom, garnished with mint leaves and striped paper straws; sliced wintermelon, brown sugar, brewed tea, and a bowl of cooked boba sit on the counter in the background.

Wintermelon Milk Tea with Boba

RASHA
Wintermelon milk tea with boba is a refreshing and creamy homemade bubble tea that combines subtly sweet wintermelon syrup with your choice of milk and chewy tapioca pearls. This easy recipe lets you control sweetness, customize ingredients, and create a café-style drink right in your kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

Wintermelon Syrup

  • 2 cups wintermelon peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 cup water

Milk Tea

  • 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1/2 cup black tapioca pearls uncooked
  • optional ice cubes for serving
  • optional vanilla or cinnamon for extra flavor

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine cubed wintermelon, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the wintermelon becomes soft and translucent.
  • Strain the mixture to collect the syrup. Allow it to cool before use.
  • Cook tapioca pearls according to package instructions until chewy. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • In a glass, add 2–3 tablespoons of wintermelon syrup and pour in milk. Stir to combine.
  • Add cooked boba pearls and ice cubes if desired.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more syrup or milk as needed.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade bubble tea.

Notes

Use plant-based milk for a vegan version. Adjust sugar to control sweetness. Cooked boba is best consumed fresh for ideal texture. Store leftover syrup in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Keyword boba tea, bubble tea recipe, homemade milk tea, vegan bubble tea, wintermelon milk tea