Honeydew Boba

Honeydew Boba is a cool, fruity bubble tea made with honeydew melon, matcha, milk and chewy tapioca pearls. This simple recipe makes one serving in about 15 minutes, and the honey is optional if the melon is sweet enough on its own.

What You’ll Need for Honeydew Boba

Fresh honeydew gives the drink its mellow fruit flavor, while matcha adds a subtle tea note. Milk makes the blended base creamy, and boba pearls provide the familiar chewy texture. Measure the ingredients before blending for a quick, smooth preparation.

• 1 cup honeydew melon, seeds and rind removed
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon honey, optional
• ½ teaspoon matcha powder
• ¼ cup boba pearls
• Ice, for serving

Two-percent dairy milk works well, but soy milk, oat milk or another milk alternative can also be used. The choice of milk may change the drink’s flavor and texture slightly.

How to Make Honeydew Boba

1. Cook the boba: Prepare the pearls according to their package directions, then let them cool before adding them to the drink.
2. Prepare the melon: Remove the honeydew’s seeds and rind, then cut the fruit into pieces. One cup is enough for this recipe.
3. Blend the drink: Add the honeydew, milk, water, matcha and honey, if using, to a blender. Blend until smooth.
4. Assemble: Add the cooled boba pearls and ice to a glass. Pour the blended honeydew mixture over them and serve cold.

If you have extra melon, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy it later as a snack.

Tips and Easy Variations

• Use a boba straw: A wide boba straw makes it easier to sip the drink and pearls together; a standard drinking straw may be too narrow.
• Adjust the sweetness: Taste the blended drink before adding honey. Ripe honeydew may provide enough sweetness without it.
• Leave out the matcha if needed: Matcha can be omitted if you prefer to avoid caffeine or do not have it on hand. The flavor and color will be different.
• Try another melon: Cantaloupe or watermelon can replace honeydew. Either swap will change the drink’s color and flavor.
• Serve promptly: Add the ice and pearls just before serving so the drink is cold and the pearls are easy to enjoy.

Recipe at a Glance

Yield: 1 serving
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes

This fruity bubble tea is suitable as a cold drink or an at-home alternative to a café-style boba. Prepare the pearls separately as directed on their package, since cooking instructions can vary by product.

Nutrition Information

The estimated nutrition per serving is 340 calories, 4 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0.2 g polyunsaturated fat, 1 g monounsaturated fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 84 mg sodium, 586 mg potassium, 72 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 38 g sugar and 6 g protein. It also provides 383 IU vitamin A, 31 mg vitamin C, 173 mg calcium and 1 mg iron. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Nutrition figures are estimates and may vary with the ingredients and milk used. For precise dietary tracking, calculate the values using the specific products in your kitchen.

Enjoy This Honeydew Boba Recipe

Honeydew Boba combines blended melon, milk and matcha with chewy pearls for a refreshing homemade drink. Keep the honey optional, choose your preferred milk, and serve the finished bubble tea cold with a wide straw.