Summer has officially peaked, and so has bubble tea season. If there's one drink that captures everything we love about July, it's this one: cold, fruity, a little chewy from the tapioca pearls, and finished with a hit of fresh mint. Meet our new favorite: Melon Mint Iced Tea.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Steep Time: 4 minutes | Cool Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: about 20 minutes | Servings: 1 glass

Why This Recipe, Why Now

Melon is the taste of summer for a reason: it's hydrating, naturally sweet, and endlessly refreshing. Pair it with our classic tapioca pearls, soft, chewy, and satisfying in every sip, and a sprig of mint, and you've got a drink that feels like a mini vacation in a cup.

🧋 The Recipe

Ingredients (makes 1 glass, ~350 ml)

• 200 ml water
• 1 bag green tea
• 30 ml melon syrup
• 2 tbsp cooked tapioca pearls
• A few fresh mint leaves
• Ice cubes
• Lime wedge, for garnish

Preparation

Bring the water to a boil. Steep the green tea bag for 3-4 minutes, then remove and let the tea cool completely. Green tea turns bitter if over-steeped, so don't leave it in longer than this.

Muddle the mint leaves lightly in the bottom of the glass.

Add the cooked tapioca pearls, then fill the glass with ice.

Pour in the melon syrup, followed by the cooled green tea. Stir gently to combine. The drink should look pale green and clear, not cloudy or amber.

Garnish with a lime wedge and a fresh mint sprig. Serve with a wide bubble tea straw so you can enjoy the tapioca pearls with every sip.

Prefer It Creamy? Try the Milk Tea Variant

Want something richer? Swap the recipe above for this milk tea version instead:

• 120 ml water
• 1 bag black tea
• 30 ml melon syrup
• 60 ml milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 2 tbsp cooked tapioca pearls
• Ice cubes

Steep the black tea for 4–5 minutes, let it cool, then build the drink the same way: tapioca pearls first, then ice, syrup, tea, and milk last. Stir gently for a soft, creamy pale-green finish.

💡 Pro Tip

For an extra refreshing twist, freeze small melon cubes ahead of time and use them instead of regular ice. They keep your drink cold without watering it down.

Made With Ingredients You Can Trust

As always, every ingredient behind this recipe, from our tapioca pearls to our tea leaves, goes through the same rigorous quality checks that come with our IFS Certification. So while you're sipping something delicious, you can also feel good about what's in your cup.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use black tea instead of green tea? Yes, though it will shift the color from pale green toward a warmer amber tone. Green tea keeps the drink light, clear, and true to melon's natural color; black tea gives a bolder, more traditional bubble tea base. That's exactly why it's used in the milk tea variant above.

How long do cooked tapioca pearls stay fresh? Cooked tapioca pearls taste best within 4–6 hours of cooking, kept at room temperature. Refrigeration can make them firm up and lose their chewy texture.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time? The tea base can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Tapioca pearls are best cooked fresh the same day you plan to serve the drink.

Where can I find melon syrup and tapioca pearls? Both are available in our online shop, the same ones we use in-house, already IFS-certified for quality and safety.

The Bottom Line

This is summer, bottled (or rather, cupped). Try the Melon Mint Iced Tea at home, or find it on our menu this month.

Bubble Tea Done The Right Way.