Iced Matcha Pineapple Refresher
A simple recipe for a cool, tropical drink combining earthy matcha with sweet pineapple juice, served over ice.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon ceremonial grade matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water (175°F / 80°C)
- 6 ounces pineapple juice, chilled
- 4 ounces cold water or coconut water
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup or sweetener of choice (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the matcha powder into a small bowl or matcha bowl.
- Pour the 2 tablespoons of hot water over the matcha.
- Whisk the matcha vigorously using a bamboo whisk or a small electric frother until it is completely smooth and slightly frothy, with no clumps remaining.
- In a separate tall glass, combine the chilled pineapple juice, cold water (or coconut water), and optional sweetener. Stir well.
- Fill your serving glass completely with ice cubes.
- Slowly pour the prepared matcha mixture over the ice and juice mixture.
- Stir gently once or twice to combine the layers slightly before drinking. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a stronger matcha flavor, increase the powder to 1.5 teaspoons.
- Use fresh pineapple juice if possible for the best taste.
- If you do not have simple syrup, dissolve 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar in the hot water before whisking the matcha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.2
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0