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This tropical iced drink blends sweet pineapple juice, creamy coconut milk, and vibrant green matcha for the ultimate summer pick-me-up. With just a few ingredients and no fancy equipment, you’ll have a delicious pineapple matcha refresher ready in minutes, at a fraction of the café price.
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What is Matcha?
Matcha is a Japanese bright green tea powder packed with antioxidants. It is a finely ground powder made from specially grown and processed green tea leaves. In Japan, people use matcha to conduct tea ceremonies.
It is no longer limited to Japan only. Nowadays, it is widely used in a variety of food and drink recipes all over the globe.
Is matcha simply regular green tea crushed into a fine powder?
The answer is no, as matcha differs from green tea in terms of color and flavor. Matcha is more vibrant, bright green, and sweet with a slightly astringent taste, whereas green tea is yellow-brown with a bitter taste. This is due to differences in the cultivation and grinding techniques used to prepare these powders.
Matcha falls under two different grades, ceremonial and culinary:
Ceremonial-grade is the highest quality and the most expensive matcha powder. It is used for traditional tea ceremonies. It must be served as purely as possible because of its delicate flavor.
Culinary-grade matcha is harvested from slightly older leaves than ceremonial-grade matcha. Because of its strong flavor, it can be used for cooking, baking, mixing, etc..
Ingredients for pineapple coconut matcha drink
To prepare this refreshing vegan summer drink, we need the following items:
Pineapple ginger syrup: We need only 2 tablespoons per drink, so prepare accordingly, or you can store the leftover syrup in the fridge.
For matcha: Use high-quality ceremonial Matcha green tea powder or green tea leaves for the best results.
How to make pineapple matcha at home?
To make pineapple matcha, we need pineapple ginger syrup. So, let's start with preparing this syrup as follows:
Grate the ginger using the coarse side of a grater. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, pineapple juice, water, and the grated ginger as shown in the images below.
Microwave it for 1 minute or until the mixture starts boiling. Stir well and let it cool for 8-10 minutes. Strain out the ginger, and use the syrup as required.
Note - Store the leftover ginger pineapple syrup in the fridge, and it can be used for up to one week. This syrup recipe calls for ⅓ cup of ginger pineapple syrup, as we need only two tablespoons per drink.
Next, add matcha powder and pineapple juice to a glass.
Agitate this matcha to combine well. Add a handful of ice to a glass. Pour in the pineapple ginger syrup prepared above.
Pour in coconut milk and stir well to combine all the ingredients (image below).
Serve and enjoy a vegan pineapple matcha drink!
FAQ
Absolutely! This drink is made with matcha, coconut milk, and pineapple, all nutritious ingredients. It’s also completely dairy-free and safe for those with lactose intolerance.
The main thing to keep in mind is the caffeine and sugar content. Since matcha naturally contains caffeine, this drink does too, about 70 milligrams per teaspoon of matcha powder. If you’re sensitive to caffeine, keep an eye on your intake.
For a healthier twist, swap refined sugar for natural sweeteners like stevia, honey, or maple syrup. Matcha itself is healthy; it may help with weight management, support heart health, and even boost mood and focus, according to some studies.
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Quick Tips
- Use ginger juice or powder to save time.
- Got fresh pineapple? Add extra chunks to match the juice amount.
- Lighten it up: swap some coconut milk for more pineapple juice or a splash of water.
- Keep pineapple ginger syrup in the fridge; it stays good for a week.
- Make extra syrup so you can whip up this drink anytime you crave it!
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Pineapple Matcha Drink Starbucks Copycat
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Ingredients
Pineapple Ginger Syrup
- ¼ cup Pineapple Juice
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
Pineapple Matcha
- 2 tsp Matcha powder
- ¼ cup Pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoon Pineapple ginger syrup
- ¾ cup Coconut milk
- handful Ice cubes
Instructions
Pineapple Ginger Syrup
- Peel off the ginger, and grate it using a grater.
- Combine grated ginger, pineapple juice, sugar and water in a bowl.
- Stir well. Microwave for a minute, stir well and cool down for 8-10 mins.
- Strain the syrup. Store the remaining syrup after use in a fridge.
Pineapple Matcha
- Pour matcha powder into a glass, and dissolve in pineapple juice with the help of a spoon.
- Add a handful of ice and the rest of the ingredients like pineapple ginger syrup, coconut milk.
- Stir well.
- Serve and beat the summer with this chilled matcha drink.
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Notes
- Make pineapple ginger syrup in bulk. Whenever you want to uplift yourself, combine all the ingredients and get ready with the drink.
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nancy says
this starbucks copycat is even better than the original! pinned
Andrea White says
love this so much so full of flavor and tasty! delicious!
Shilpa says
This is such a refreshing drink. And I love how easy it is to make. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Abhi says
Thanks, Shilpa!
Brenna says
I love matcha…never thought of adding fruit flavors to it though. Sounds yummy!
Abhi says
Thanks for the appreciation!
Gabriela Herrera says
I absolutely love this drink. I just can't imagine going to Starbucks daily for it when we have your recipe. I feel bad for people that waste so much money there.
Abhi says
Thank you, Gabriela and it tastes same!
Gina Abernathy says
So refreshing!
Abhi says
Thank you!
Alyssa Hixenbaugh says
I love pineapple and matcha! This looks and sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Abhi says
Thank you, Alyssa!
Luisa | Coffeecraftschaos says
Looks so refreshing! Perfect for summer. My mouth is already watering just thinking about it.
Abhi says
Thanks, Luisa!
Carolyn Miller says
As a penny pinching person I can't bring myself to pay $5 for one Starbucks drink. Recipes like this let me experience the tastes without the expense. Thank- you, this one sounds interesting. I'm not a huge fan of green tea perhaps Matcha will be more to my liking.
Abhi says
Thanks, Carolyn! I am sure you will like it.