Why Matcha Bubble Tea is Everywhere Right Now
Matcha has experienced a real renaissance in recent years. This finely ground green tea powder from Japan not only delights tea lovers, but has now arrived in cafes, smoothie bars, and online shops across Switzerland. Combining matcha with the creamy, pearl-filled experience of a Bubble Tea creates a drink that is both delicious and visually appealing.
What exactly is Matcha?
Matcha is not ordinary green tea. For its production, tea leaves of the Camellia sinensis variety are grown in the Japanese provinces of Uji or Nishio, shaded for several weeks before harvesting, then hand-picked, and finally ground into an ultra-fine powder on stone mills. With matcha, the entire leaf is consumed — all its ingredients go directly into the body.
The Health Benefits of Matcha
- Catechins & EGCG: Matcha contains up to 137× more epigallocatechin gallate than conventional green tea — one of the strongest antioxidants available.
- L-Theanine: Provides calm, focused energy without palpitations. In combination with caffeine, it creates a "calm focus."
- Chlorophyll: The vibrant green of matcha comes from chlorophyll — a natural detoxifier.
- Caffeine: Approx. 35–70 mg per serving, with a longer-lasting effect than coffee thanks to L-Theanine.
Matcha Bubble Tea — The Perfect Combination
A classic Matcha Bubble Tea consists of a matcha base (often with milk or plant-based milk alternatives), sweetened tapioca pearls, and optionally whipped foam cream on top.
What varieties are there?
- Matcha Milk Tea: Matcha + milk or oat milk + tapioca pearls. The creamy classic version.
- Iced Matcha Latte Boba: Cold, on ice — ideal for hot summer days.
- Matcha Fruit Tea: Matcha combined with lychee or mango juice, plus popping boba.
- Ceremonial Matcha Boba: Whisked only with hot water — for matcha purists.
Quality Levels: What to look for when buying?
- Ceremonial Grade: Best quality, vibrant emerald green, mild and sweet. Traditionally drunk only with water.
- Culinary Grade: Slightly more bitter, cheaper — ideal for Matcha Bubble Tea with milk and sweetness.
Identifying features of good matcha: vibrant green color, no musty smell, no bitter aftertaste.
Make Your Own Matcha Bubble Tea
With our Bubble Tea Set, making Matcha Bubble Tea at home is very easy:
- Cook tapioca pearls for approx. 20–30 minutes and let them soak in sugar syrup.
- Sift 1–2 tsp matcha powder into a bowl, add hot water (max. 80°C), and whisk until foamy.
- Add milk or oat milk, sweeten as desired.
- Put pearls in the glass, add ice, pour matcha latte over it.
- Insert boba straw — done!
Order Matcha Bubble Tea in Switzerland
You can find all ingredients and ready-made sets in our online shop. We deliver throughout Switzerland — from Zurich to Bern and Basel.
FAQ: Matcha Bubble Tea
Does Matcha Bubble Tea contain a lot of sugar?
Matcha itself is sugar-free. The sugar comes from tapioca syrup and any sweeteners. You can regulate the sweetness yourself.
Is Matcha Bubble Tea vegan?
Yes — with plant-based milk and vegan tapioca pearls, it is completely vegan.
How much caffeine is in Matcha Bubble Tea?
With 1–2 tsp of matcha powder, a glass contains approx. 40–80 mg of caffeine — similar to an espresso, but with a gentler, more even effect.
Can I drink Matcha Bubble Tea warm too?
Absolutely! A hot Matcha Milk Tea with tapioca pearls is a warming alternative to coffee or cocoa, especially in winter.