WATERMELON BUBBLE TEA RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Place watermelon slabs into cryovac bags and compress at 99%.  Remove from bags. With a small knife or miniature melon baller, scoop out watermelon “boba” into ¼-inch balls to measure 1 cup. Puree and strain remaining watermelon scraps. Place 4 cups of this watermelon juice into a saucepan. Over high heat, bring to a boil and reduce by half, skimming off any foam that forms. In another saucepan, combine 4 cups water and green tea leaves; over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and strain. Cool slightly. In a pitcher filled with ice, add the reduced watermelon juice, tea, and condensed milk. Mix vigorously. Pour the watermelon tea into two glasses. Place ½ cup watermelon “boba” into each glass. Garnish with mint sprigs. Photograph courtesy of National Watermelon Board  

Steps:

• Combine green tea with sugar and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, bring water to boil over high heat; add tapioca pearls. Stir lightly and let pearls float to top. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let pearls sit in water 25 minutes until chewy and translucent.
• Drain and rinse under cold water. Combine in medium bowl with sweetened tea. Refrigerate until needed.
• Blending in 2 batches, combine melon, ice cubes, orange juice and coconut milk in blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
• Place about 1/4 cup tapioca mixture in bottom of large glass. Fill with melon mixture. Serve with straws if desired.