Easy Cold Brew Matcha Recipe

Are you looking for a cool refreshing drink with a little pick-me-up and no extra dishes? You’ve come to the right spot! Cold-brew matcha is a healthful reviving drink that can be shaken up, literally, in minutes!

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Cold Brew Matcha

Cold Brewing is a method of preparing tea with cold water instead of hot water. Typically one would add tea leaves to cold water and allow the mixture to steep cold for several hours to extract the flavor from the tea. Then strain out the tea solids and enjoy.

In this recipe for matcha green tea cold brew, however, there is no need for a long steeping time. Since we will be using matcha, which doesn’t need to steep, our tea will be ready in less than a minute.

Cold-brewed matcha is so smooth and delicious! I’m sure you are going to love it! You can even turn it into a matcha latte cold brew.

Why is Cold Brewing Matcha Tea Best?

Cold-brew matcha can also be called matcha iced tea. Cold-brew matcha is made with cool water and matcha green tea powder. It is shaken together (I use my handy blender bottle) and poured over ice. (try using these matcha ice cubes) In my opinion, the best way to make matcha is cold.

Green tea has a high concentration of tannins, a chemical compound in tea that can give the tea a slightly bitter taste. Ways to lower the number of tannins extracted from tea is by using cold water to steep (such as cold brewing!) and steeping for a shorter amount of time. You will notice most people recommend brewing green teas for only 3 minutes! This is to keep it from becoming too bitter to drink!

You will also notice that cold-brewed matcha has a much smoother and less bitter aftertaste than hot matcha. 

How to Make Cold Brew Matcha (Matcha Iced Tea)

Ingredients

• Matcha Green Tea Powder – For making matcha drinks ceremonial grade matcha is best!
• Water – Use filtered water or your best-tasting water to make a matcha cold brew.
• Ice
• Straw (optional)

1. Pour water into the shaker bottle.
2. Measure in matcha and tightly attach the lid. (be sure to include your blender ball wire whisk)
3. Shake vigorously.

4. Pour over ice.

5. Enjoy!

What is Matcha?

Matcha comes from the true tea plant, camellia sinensis. It also contains caffeine. True matcha is grown in Japan where its origin is a ceremonial beverage drunk by royalty and Buddhist monks. 

Matcha is grown differently from other tea. Its growers will create shade over the leaves for the last two weeks before harvest. This short time causes the leaves to produce extra amino acids and chlorophyll which gives their leaves an extra bright color.

The tea leaves are steamed and baked before being ground into a very fine powder.

In matcha, the entire leaf is consumed which results in an extra nutrient-rich tea.

It is also important to note for this reason to source a high-quality tea as the entire leaf is enjoyed.

Matcha Caffeine Amount

Matcha tea contains caffeine as all true teas do! Since the whole leaf is ingested, matcha has a bit more caffeine than most teas at around 70mg per cup. 

Why you Will love Cold Brew Matcha Tea

What is not to love about matcha? It’s healthy, delicious, and beautiful!

Reasons, why you will love it cold-brewed, include:

• Smooth taste.
• Bright Color.
• Cold and Refreshing.
• Easy to Make.
• Fast.
• Healthful.

Types of Matcha to Use

When considering a matcha powder to purchase, look for a tea that is grown in Japan. In matcha, the entire leaf is consumed so it is important to source high-quality tea!

Cold Brew Matcha Benefits

Matcha is considered a very healthful tea. You can read more about it here.

That said, here are some possible health benefits of matcha.

Benefits of Matcha

• Contains caffeine
• May promote a healthy heart.
• High in antioxidants
• Supports brain function
• May support weight loss

What Does Matcha Taste like?

If you’ve never had matcha before you are probably curious about how it tastes. In one word, matcha tastes very earthy. It has a nutty aftertaste and some say even a bit of understated sweetness. Maybe think of herbaceous as an all-encompassing description of it! 

Cold Brew Matcha Recipe

Supplies

• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Teaspoon
• Blender Bottle

Ingredients

• Matcha Green Tea Powder
• Water
• Ice

Instructions

1. Measure 1 cup of water into a blender bottle. Be sure to include the blender bottle wire whisk ball into your blender bottle! This is the key to incorporating the matcha and water.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of matcha powder.
3. Secure lid.
4. Shake vigorously, until matcha and water are combined.
5. Add a handful of ice to your glass.
6. Pour matcha over ice.
7. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Cold Brew Matcha is typically served without sweetener, but this is your tea! Feel free to add a splash of simple syrup to sweeten your tea if desired. 

Storage

This recipe is made to serve immediately. If you need to store extras, store tea, without ice, in an airtight container with a lid in the refrigerator.

More Green Tea Recipes You Will Love

• Matcha Latte
• Matcha Cookies
• Cold Brew Green Tea

I hope you enjoy this cold-brew tea recipe. Leave a comment below and let’s connect! If you try this recipe, please come back and leave a review!