Description
This Matcha Lemonade is a bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced beverage where earthy matcha green tea powder meets tangy fresh lemon juice for a lightly sweet and energizing drink. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for warm days or as a clean afternoon pick-me-up, combining the vibrant flavors of matcha and lemon into a cool, invigorating drink.
Ingredients
Matcha Mixture
- 1–1½ tsp matcha green tea powder
- ¼ cup hot water (not boiling)
Lemonade Base
- ¾–1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- ½–¾ cup sugar, honey, or simple syrup (to taste)
- 3–4 cups cold water
To Serve
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Lemon slices or mint, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the Matcha: In a small bowl, whisk the matcha green tea powder with hot water (heated but not boiling) until the mixture is smooth and frothy with no lumps. This step ensures the matcha is well incorporated and releases its vibrant color and flavor.
- Prepare the Lemonade Base: In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice with your choice of sweetener—sugar, honey, or simple syrup. Stir vigorously until the sweetener is fully dissolved, creating a balanced sweet and tangy base.
- Add Cold Water: Pour in the cold water to the lemon and sweetener mixture, stirring well to combine all the ingredients evenly, diluting and blending the flavors for a refreshing drink.
- Combine with Matcha: Pour the whisked matcha into the pitcher with the lemonade base and stir until evenly mixed. This step infuses the herbal, earthy notes of matcha throughout the lemonade.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample your matcha lemonade and adjust the sweetness or lemon juice content to suit your preference, ensuring a harmonious balance of flavors.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the matcha lemonade over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint leaves, if desired, for an extra touch of aroma and visual appeal.
Notes
- Sift the matcha powder before whisking to prevent clumps and create a smooth drink.
- Use ceremonial-grade matcha powder for a smoother, more delicate flavor; culinary-grade matcha will yield a stronger, more robust tea taste.
- For a fizzy twist, substitute cold water with sparkling water to add effervescence to the lemonade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired / Global
