Enjoy drinks with matcha

Summer is the perfect time to experiment with light, refreshing recipes – and matcha is a great partner in this regard. This subtly sweet green tea powder will give you energy, cool you down, and add a touch of exoticism and elegance to any drink. Whether you prefer iced lattes, homemade frappés, or unconventional cocktails, we have inspiration for you on how to make the most of matcha.

Matcha & Mango - an exotic layered drink

Ingredients:

• ½ ripe mango
• 1 apple
• milk (to taste, ideally whipped)
• 1 serving of matcha
• a few ice cubes

Procedure:

1. Prepare the fruit puree:
   Peel the mango and apple, chop them and blend until smooth.
2. Layering in a glass:
   • Put a few ice cubes in the glass.
   • Pour over the fruit puree.
   • Then slowly pour in the whipped milk as a second layer.
3. Prepare the matcha:
   Prepare matcha in the classic way with hot water or whisk it cold (e.g. in a shaker).
   Pour it slowly as the last layer so that it does not mix with the milk - this will create a beautiful layered effect.
4. Administration:
   You can stir the drink or drink it through a straw and let the flavors gradually combine.

Refreshing matcha with orange juice

Ingredients:

• 1 serving of matcha
• 100% orange juice
• ice

Procedure:

1. Prepare the matcha:
   Whisk the matcha in the classic way and let it cool briefly.
2. Layering in a glass:
   • Pour a few ice cubes into the glass.
   • Fill the glass ¾ full with orange juice.
   • Top up the rest with chilled matcha.
3. Administration:
   Stir and enjoy a refreshing and energizing drink.

Matcha ice cream

Ingredients:

• 2 medium frozen bananas
• 1 teaspoon matcha tea
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 20 ml coconut milk (can be replaced with regular milk)
• shavings of dark chocolate for decoration

Procedure:

1. Place frozen bananas, matcha, honey, and coconut milk in a blender.
2. Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Serve immediately in bowls or glasses.
4. Decorate with shavings of dark chocolate.

Matcha Frappé – icy refreshment in a moment

Ingredients:

• ice cubes (about ¾ of a glass)
• 200 ml milk (classic or coconut)
• 2 teaspoons matcha tea
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla sugar

Procedure:

1. Place ice, milk, matcha and vanilla sugar in a blender.
2. Blend until a thick, foamy mixture is formed.
3. Pour into a glass.

For decoration:

• a pinch of matcha powder

Matcha gin & tonic – a cocktail for Friday night

Matcha with gin and tonic is an unusual but great combination.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon matcha powder
• a little hot water
• 1 shot (approx. 20 ml) of lime juice
• a little agave syrup or honey (to taste)
• 1 large shot of gin (approx. 40 ml)
• tonic
• ice
• lime, herbs or fruit for decoration

Procedure:

1. Mix the matcha with a little hot water to form a thin paste.
2. Pour it into a shaker. Add lime juice, sweetener and gin.
3. Shake until everything is well combined.
4. Pour into a glass with ice.
5. Top up with tonic and garnish as desired (e.g. with a lime slice, mint sprig or edible flowers).

Iced matcha latte a little different

Try an original way of serving – matcha cubes instead of classic ice!

Ingredients:

• 1 serving of matcha powder
• milk to taste (classic or plant-based)

Procedure:

1. Prepare matcha in the classic way (with a little hot water).
2. Pour it into an ice cube tray and put it in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours.
3. Place the finished matcha cubes in a glass.
4. Pour cold milk over the ice cubes and let them slowly dissolve.