prep time: 1 hr

cook time: 17 min

total time: 1 hr 17 min

servings: 2 (~2/3 cup dry boba)

ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon terra matcha organic culinary matcha
• 2 oz hot water
• 2 tablespoon + 1/2 cup tapioca starch
• 2-3 teaspoon honey

directions:

1. prepare the matcha by whisking it with hot water using a bamboo or electric whisk until frothy.
2. pour it into a large glass bowl and add 2 tablespoons of tapioca starch. mix until everything is well incorporated.
3. microwave in 15-second increments two times, stirring after each. the mixture should start to come together.
4. add 1/2 cup of tapioca starch and stir. knead the dough until all of the flour is incorporated and a smooth ball forms (add more tapioca starch 1/2 tablespoon at a time if needed). this step may take some time, and the dough is ready once the stickiness is removed and no longer stretches.
5. divide the ball into 4 equal parts. take each part and roll it into a single log so that it is about 10-12 inches long and relatively equal in thickness all around. cut it into 1/4 inch pieces. roll up each cut piece into a ball and set it aside onto a plate.
6. coat the tapioca balls with some tapioca flour and dust off any excess.
7. in a large pot, bring water to a boil over medium heat.
8. add the prepared tapioca balls and mix to prevent them from sticking to the bottom. once all of the balls rise to the top, continue to cook for 17 minutes, stirring occasionally. meanwhile, set up an ice bath.
9. drain and immediately add them to the prepared ice bath. let them sit for a few minutes as this will stop the cooking process and allow them to cool.
10. drain and add them to a bowl. stir in the honey and let it soak for at least 5-10 minutes.
11. add them to a glass cup and top with more honey if desired.
12. layer with ice and your favorite beverage such as milk, smoothie, or tea.
13. serve immediately and enjoy!