Melon Bubble Tea (Boba Tea) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups prepared brewed green tea
1/3 cup sugar
4 cups water
1/2 cup pearl tapioca (Raw, black or pastel-colored)
4 4 cups cantaloupes or 4 cups watermelon, chunks
4 cups ice cubes
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup coconut milk

Preparation

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.