A perfect refreshing pick-me-up, this delicious Matcha Lemonade is easy to make at home and tastes just as good as Starbucks! It is also rich in powerful antioxidants.
What is Matcha Lemonade?
If you love Iced Matcha Lattes, you'll love this matcha lemonade recipe. Matcha Lemonade is a delicious and refreshing drink to enjoy this summer that takes lemonade to the next level. Matcha powder is made from ground green tea leaves and has an earthy flavor to it. This pairs beautifully with the bright, zesty flavor of lemonade.
Starbucks made matcha lemonade popular but it is so easy to make your own DIY version at home - and the best part is that it will taste just as great!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick & easy recipe. This matcha lemonade is made with just three ingredients and takes almost no time at all to make.
- Tastes like Starbucks. If you love the matcha lemonade from Starbucks then you are going to love this DIY at-home version!
- Refreshing pick-me-up. The combination of refreshing lemonade and caffeinated matcha makes this drink the perfect morning or afternoon boost.
If you love matcha as much as I do, check out my recipes for Homemade Baked Matcha Donuts and Strawberry Matcha Chia Seed Pudding!
Ingredients You'll Need:
- Lemonade. You can make this recipe using already-made, store-bought lemonade or you can use your own homemade lemonade. You can find an easy recipe for homemade lemonade below!
- Matcha powder (Green Tea Powder). Use the best quality matcha you can for the best taste in this recipe. Adjust the amount of matcha powder you use according to your preference.
- Ice cubes. This drink is best enjoyed chilled and adding lots of ice makes it super refreshing.
How to make your own homemade lemonade
It is so easy to make your own lemonade from scratch at home. All you will need is three simple ingredients: fresh lemon juice, water, and simple syrup*.
Combine the three ingredients in a large jug and keep the homemade lemonade chilled until ready to enjoy.
*(To make a simple syrup: Add ¼ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup water to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Store in a sealed container.)
How to make Matcha Green Tea Lemonade
STEP ONE
Add the ingredients into a cocktail shaker or a large jar with a lid.
STEP TWO
Shake well until the matcha powder has dissolved - about one minute.
STEP THREE
Pour into serving glasses and enjoy as is - or optionally, add a sprig of mint and a straw.
Recipe Notes
- You can serve this delicious drink with fresh lemon slices, a sprig of fresh mint, or even fresh strawberries.
- If you prefer a less strong matcha lemonade, you can add ¼ cup of water to the recipe.
- If you struggle to dissolve your matcha powder, you can always first combine it with a dash of boiling hot water before adding it to the lemonade.
FAQs
According to the Starbucks nutritional information, a tall (12-ounce) Starbucks Matcha Lemonade contains 90 calories. A grande (16-ounce) contains 120 calories and a venti (24-ounce) matcha lemonade has 170 calories.
Yes, matcha powder contains caffeine so matcha lemonade contains caffeine and the amount of caffeine depends on the amount of matcha powder used. For example, a Starbucks 16-ounce matcha lemonade has 80mg of caffeine in it.
You can use whichever kind of matcha powder you most prefer. And the amount you use can be adjusted to your preference. I suggest using the best quality matcha powder you can as it is the star ingredient of this recipe and its flavor is very clear and significant.
There are so many health benefits of matcha lemonade which makes this refreshing drink good for you to enjoy. Matcha lemonade combines all the nutrients of lemons and matcha powder to create a beverage that is full of antioxidants and vitamins.
More Delicious Drinks To Try:
- Homemade Korean Strawberry Milk
- Fresh Carrot Mango Juice
- Homemade Iced Beetroot Latte
- Caramel Mocha Iced Latte with Oat Milk
- Almond Milk Iced Coffee
I hope you love this Starbucks Inspired Matcha Lemonade recipe as much as I do! And if you want to see more of my delicious food adventures, follow me on Instagram or Facebook.
Easy Matcha Lemonade (Starbucks Copycat)
A perfect refreshing pick-me-up, this delicious Matcha Lemonade is easy to make at home and tastes just as good as Starbucks! It is also rich in powerful antioxidants.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lemonade (You can find an easy recipe for homemade lemonade in the recipe notes!)
- 1 - 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Add the ingredients into a cocktail shaker or a large jar with a lid.
- Shake well until the matcha powder has dissolved - about one minute.
- Pour into serving glasses and enjoy as is - or optionally, add a sprig of mint and a straw.
Notes
How to make your own homemade lemonade
It is so easy to make your own lemonade from scratch at home. All you will need is three simple ingredients: fresh lemon juice, water, and simple syrup*.
Combine the three ingredients in a large jug and keep the homemade lemonade chilled until ready to enjoy.
*(To make a simple syrup: Add ¼ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup water to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Store in a sealed container.)