Iced Matcha Lemonade Recipe
This iced matcha lemonade is a cool and refreshing drink perfect for any hot summer day! This easy lemonade recipe is made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, pure cane sugar, and earthy matcha powder. It’s sweet tangy, delicious, and perfect for matcha lovers!
Tangy homemade lemonade is combined with bright matcha powder and then served over ice. This is the best drink to serve at pool parties, family gatherings, or whenever you are craving something cold and delicious!
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If you are missing your normal Starbucks Matcha Lemonade this homemade version tastes just as good (probably even better!) but is made without as much sugar using only 4 simple ingredients! This easy recipe is similar to an Arnold Palmer but instead of black tea, matcha powder is the star of the show!
Recipe Ingredients
All ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Matcha powder – use high-quality matcha for the best flavor.
- Lemon juice – The juice of 2 large lemons gives the perfect tangy flavor. You can use more lemon juice if you like a tangier lemonade!
- Cane sugar – You can use maple syrup or honey instead if you like.
- Ice – For serving. Alternatively, you could use cold water and skip the ice entirely.
What is Matcha Powder?
Matcha powder is made by grinding young, tender Japanese green tea leaves into a fine powder. The quality and the color of the matcha powder depend on when the green tea leaves were dried and processed and where the matcha was sourced. The brighter and more vibrant the matcha powder the better.
Different Grades of Matcha
Matcha is sold in primarily two different grades- culinary and ceremonial.
The culinary matcha usually has a dull green color and an intense grassy/ earthy flavor. It’s used primarily for cooking and baking.
The ceremonial grade matcha on the other hand is of higher quality and has a vibrant green color. It’s used when you’re drinking matcha as a tea, latte, or in lemonade! Ceremonial matcha has a much brighter and smoother flavor and is not at all grassy.
What Matcha Should You Buy?
So what kind of matcha should you buy? Is ceremonial grade really worth it? Or is culinary just fine? This really depends on you! Matcha can vary in price depending on the brand and the type of grade you decide to buy. Culinary grades are usually the cheapest and ceremonial grades are the most expensive.
I have used culinary matcha for a long time to make my matcha tea and lattes because I actually like the grassy flavor.
Recently, I started drinking ceremonial matcha, and OMG you guys, the hype is well deserved. Ceremonial grade really does taste amazing. It has a much smoother and boujee flavor that’s just so good. It’s definitely worth the extra cost.
If you are new to trying matcha I’d recommend sticking to culinary-grade matcha from a high-quality brand, then working up to ceremonial grade.
I’ll link my favorites from both grades!
Culinary favorites: Navitas Organics and Camel
Ceremonial favorites: Matcha Love and Pique Life
How to Make Matcha Green Tea Lemonade:
All ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step one: In a small bowl mix together the matcha powder with warm water using a bamboo whisk in an “M” shape or a milk frother until there aren’t any clumps of matcha powder. Set aside.
Step two: In a measuring cup add lemon juice, cane sugar, water, and the matcha paste. Mix until combined and the sugar has dissolved.
Step three: Fill the glass of your choice with ice then pour over matcha lemonade. Serve with fresh lemon slices and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Roll your lemons on the counter to make them softer and to help the juice come out better. You could also use a citrus juicer, we love to use this one if we are juicing a lot of lemons at one time.
- Use warm water between 110 – 180 degrees Fahrenheit to make the matcha mixture. You don’t want boiling water because it can change the flavor of the matcha.
- Mix the matcha with a little bit of warm water before combing all the ingredients together. This is to ensure that the matcha mixes completely without any clumps. I also like to do this step because it helps to give the matcha a better flavor than just combining the powder with the cold water/ lemonade mixture.
- Add more sugar if you a sweeter matcha lemonade that tastes closer to Starbucks!
Frequently asked questions —
Matcha lemonade tastes like a refreshing lemonade with a light earthy taste.
Yes, this lemonade is a good-for-you refreshing drink. It is lightly sweetened and made with fresh lemon juice and matcha powder.
Looking For More Refreshing Drinks?
- Iced Tea Lemonade (Arnold Palmer Drink)
- Iced Matcha Latte Recipe
- Matcha Frappuccino
- Blackberry Lemonade
- Mango Lemonade
- Watermelon Mint Lemonade
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Iced Matcha Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons Matcha green tea powder
- 4 tablespoons warm water
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice juice from 2 large lemons
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups water
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl add matcha powder and warm water. Use a bamboo whisk or electric milk frother to mix the matcha until it’s smooth without any lumps. Set aside.
- In a quart mason jar or measuring cup combine lemon juice, cane sugar, water, and matcha. Mix until combined and the sugar is dissolved.
- Fill two pint-size jars with ice then pour matcha lemonade into glasses. Serve with extra lemonade slices and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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TOO delicious! The only thing I changed was I used 1/8 Cup of Sugar instead of 1/4 – it turned out perfect for me.
So glad to hear that Analisa! It’s one of my favorite drinks too! 🙂