Name: Avocado bubble tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 Avocado (Soft and ripen); 1/4 cup Tapioca pearl (/boba); 2 cup Green tea (in room temperature); 2 tbsp Honey; 2 tbsp Sugar (optional)

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Avocado bubble tea is a rich, creamy, delicious and healthy drink perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack. This is skinny, wholesome and a modern twist to the classic Tea. This is a filly and delicious that make you not feel hunger for the first couple of hours.

Stop spending your precious money and time by waiting in the long line to make an order for boba tea in the food court Mall. Why wait so long when you can make it at home effortlessly. Just think about it, this recipe could help you as this is a foolproof homemade version to your favorite takeout.

This is the follow-up recipe of my earlier Mango Boba smoothie with mango after it was most sought in Pinterest. If you love this Berry smoothie bowl or this Mango pineapple smoothie, then you admire this avocado boba tea too.

If you are a tea lover-like my husband- you are going to enjoy this tropical style to your classic avocado smoothie. To put it all together this avocado bubble tea, simple and easy to make and tastes impressive where boba like a jelly glides in your mouth.

This avocado bubble tea is made with green tea, avocado. I can hear you saying except the one central ingredient others are natural pantry available ingredients.

If you are a hardcore classic tea lover, then substitute green tea bag with your favorite tea bag. And we love this variation as well. The green tea and You still taste the freshness and the creaminess of the avocado and the nutty flavor of the green tea.

This avocado boba tea falls in between a smoothie like this Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie and the tea category. I’m trusting this is going to satisfy both the Smoothie lovers and the green tea lovers.

What is boba or bubble?

Boba is tapioca pearl which is used to make the drink. In the United States, recently this is gaining its popularity. Nowadays it is not only limited to Thai restaurants but widely available on other food junctions as well.

It is small in spherical shape and has a texture like jelly, which is a great addition and a pleasing WOW factor to the juices and smoothies.

Many do not know what boba or bubble tea is. But those who are then regular visitors of the Asian restaurants, probably you don’t need this introduction. You may skip reading the next paragraph.

The boba, the tapioca pearls have a subtle flavor and combines well with its co-ingredients. It does not dominate the original aspect of the avocado and the green tea. Hence this tea tastes pure by retaining the natural flavor of avocado and green tea. Boba is the surprise factor which gently glides into the throat, which is exciting for every sip.

Where to get?

Tapioca pearls are hard to find in the regular American grocery stores. But you may get it in the Asian stores like H Mart, or other local Asian stores.

I know many of you were asking that substitutes for this Boba to make avocado bubble tea. The closest alternative I find is Indian Sabudhana, which is smaller, lightweight and turns transparent when cooked.

Boba is delicate to use and has to be consumed within 3-4 hours after cooking. And this is what the packaging information says so. So, getting everything ready if you are planning to make this for breakfast.

Here is a small caution notice if you are serving this tea for the young children, as there are possibilities of getting choked. I’m not scaring you but letting you know the fact.

The critical processes in avocado bubble tea

The process is straightforward even for the beginners. I know the people are growing along with knowledge of making tea and smoothie. I know these are the first two dishes we all made in the kitchen as a beginner.

The key ingredients

Avocados

Though fully ripen avocados are great to make this tea as the texture will be smooth and silky which is perfect matches with the taste of the Boba to make tasty avocado bubble tea. I find Haze avocados does works better because of its silky texture and its bright color.

Boba

As we have already discussed that these are available in any Asian markets in the United States. And when talking about it substitute, the Indian sabudana is the closest that I find. Boba is available in different sizes and two colors. Black and white. When cooked, the large varieties would turn to the size of small marbles. The large black size is the one you get in takeouts and in restaurants. And you may choose the size depending on your preference to make avocado bubble tea.

I have used the green tea bag for making this tea. The green teas flavor and the color is mild and which works great for the avocado boba tea. On the other hand, it also does not contradicts the natural taste of the tea.
You may substitute green tea with your favorite tea flavor.
Sugar You may opt for natural sugars like agave nectar, maple syrup or honey. This tastes great without sugar as well.

Recipe adoptions for different diets

This avocado bubble tea naturally falls under the category of vegan, paleo, Whole 30, gluten-free, keto diet. You may also skip the sugar.

How to make avocado bubble tea

Cook Boba

Cooking Boba is like preparing the pasta. Bring two cups of water to rolling boil then add a handful of tapioca balls. Cover it with lid and cook it for 10 minutes or according to the package directions. Once it is completely done, strain it. And soak it in a tablespoon of honey and set aside.

Make Tea

Heat a cup of water to rolling boil add a green tea bag. And set aside and let the water is well infused with green tea flavor.

Make Puree

In that blender jar scoop avocado flesh, honey, tea infused water. And then pulse the blender until it becomes smooth and creamy in texture.

Serve avocado bubble tea

In the serving glass, Layer the tapioca bubbles and the puree alternatively. Like, add 3 tablespoons of Boba and then fill half of the glass with the avocado smoothie. Now add 3 tablespoons of boba and now fill the glass with the smoothie. End with a tablespoon of boba at the top.

I made the tea denser if you prefer the tea thinner add in more green tea. No need of layering if the drink is thinner, as the tapioca pearls settle down in the bottom.

The Leftovers and make-ahead preparations

The preparation time of avocado bubble tea is minimal and effortless when comparing to the taste and texture of the tea. If you want to cut down the preparation time, then make the green tea in advance.

Avocado tends to change its color within a couple of hours after it is cut open. So I would advise you to consume this avocado bubble tea within an hour.

After reading the secrets and the tips of this recipe, I know most of you may stop buying from this take outs and start making your own cheaper and lot tastier.

Possible variations for avocado bubble tea

The variations are limitless. You may add the other fruits like mango, banana which has got the smooth, creamy texture like avocado. These type of fleshy fruits significantly blends with the tea.
And you may also make the colorful variations with strawberries or blueberries.

To make this exotic, add any one or combination of following these. Crushed mint leaves, basil leaves, cilantro, or lemon juice.

Instead of adding sugar you may add a pinch of salt which is also a great alternative to the regular sweet tea. For someone, it may sound weird, but I prefer at times when the day is warm and bright.

Try adding another flavor of green tea or classic tea bags.