5 matcha drink recipes you can make at home today
Whether you’re new to matcha or just looking to mix up your daily ritual, these five matcha drinks are refreshing, energizing, and easy to make right in your kitchen. From cozy blends to cool-down sips, there’s something here for every matcha mood.
1. Matcha coconut frappe
Tropical, creamy, and ultra-refreshing.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp matcha
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup ice
- ½ frozen banana (optional)
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth and frothy. Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy with a straw.
2. Sparkling citrus matcha
Zesty and energizing - this is matcha with a twist.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp matcha
- 2 tbsp hot water
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Juice of ½ lemon or 1 orange
- Ice and sweetener (optional)
Instructions:
Whisk matcha with hot water. In a tall glass, combine citrus juice and sparkling water. Add ice and pour in the matcha. Stir gently and enjoy immediately.
3. Matcha protein shake
Fuel your day with this protein-packed green drink.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp matcha
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ banana
- 1 tbsp nut butter (optional)
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients until creamy and smooth. Great as a post-workout boost or on-the-go breakfast.
4. Mango Matcha Refresher
Tropical and revitalizing - this fruity twist is perfect for summer days.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp matcha
- 2 tbsp hot water
- ½ cup mango juice or mango puree
- ½ cup cold water or coconut water
- Ice
Instructions:
Whisk matcha with hot water until smooth. In a glass, combine mango juice and cold water. Add ice, then pour the matcha on top for a layered effect. Stir and enjoy chilled.
5. Dirty matcha
A bold fusion of matcha and espresso - for those who want the best of both worlds.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp matcha
- 2 tbsp hot water
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- 1 shot of espresso
- Ice (for iced version)
- Sweetener (optional)
Instructions:
Whisk matcha with hot water until smooth. Pour into a glass with ice (or leave hot), add milk, then pour espresso on top. Stir gently and enjoy the layered flavor.
Matcha at home has never been this easy - or this delicious.