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Matcha Lemonade

Earthy, grassy matcha and tart lemonade layered over ice — a globally beloved café drink entirely in its own lane.

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Matcha Lemonade cocktail made with none, served in a highball glass
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Highball glass
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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ceremonial or culinary grade matcha powder
  • 2 oz hot water
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 4 oz fresh lemonade
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. 1Whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth and frothy — a bamboo whisk or milk frother works well.
  2. 2Stir in simple syrup.
  3. 3Fill a highball glass with ice and pour in lemonade.
  4. 4Slowly pour the matcha mixture over the back of a spoon so it floats in a layer on top, then stir at the table.

Origin & Story

Japan and United States, 2010s

Matcha lattes had already become a global café staple when someone thought to pair the tea with lemonade instead of milk. The contrast of matcha's bitter grassiness against sharp citrus turned out to be a natural match, and the drink's vivid green-on-white layered appearance made it a social media sensation.