Summer has a way of slowing things down and bringing people together. Whether it’s a lazy afternoon by the pool, a weekend brunch with friends, a backyard cookout, or simply enjoying a warm evening outside, the season is full of moments that call for something cold and refreshing in hand.
That’s one of the reasons matcha iced tea feels right at home during the summer months. It’s light, refreshing, and easy to customize with seasonal ingredients. If you're looking for new ways to stay cool this season, these five matcha iced tea recipes are easy to make, fun to share, and perfect for everything from pool days and brunch gatherings to quiet afternoons at home.
Classic Iced Matcha Tea
The classic iced matcha tea is proof that you don't need much to make a great summer drink. When prepared with ceremonial grade matcha, you'll taste the naturally sweet, earthy flavors that make matcha so popular around the world. Here's a simple recipe that's easy to make at home whenever you're craving something cold and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp ceremonial grade matcha
- 2 oz warm water
- 8 oz cold filtered water
- Ice
Instructions
- Sift the matcha into a bowl or cup to remove any clumps.
- Add the warm water and whisk until smooth and frothy.
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour in the cold water, then add the prepared matcha.
- Stir well and serve immediately.
Lemon Honey Matcha Iced Tea
Lemon and matcha might not be the first pairing that comes to mind, but it works in a really fresh way. Think of it like a lemonade with a deeper, greener touch. The lemon brings that bright, tangy flavor, while the matcha green tea brings its smooth, slightly sweet, earthy notes. Together, they land somewhere really refreshing, especially on hot days when you want something cold that still feels a bit different from the usual iced tea.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp matcha (Cafe Grade or Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder)
- 2 oz warm water
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1-2 tsp honey
- 8 oz cold water
- Ice
Instructions
- Whisk the matcha with warm water until fully dissolved.
- Stir the honey into the matcha while it is still warm.
- Fill a glass with ice and add the lemon juice and cold water.
- Pour the matcha mixture over the top and stir.
- Garnish with lemon wheels and fresh mint leaves.
Strawberry Matcha Iced Tea
Strawberry and matcha are a popular choice, especially in the summer, and for good reason, too. The strawberries bring that soft, sweet, juicy flavor, and the matcha adds a fresh green note that keeps the drink feeling light and refreshing.
It’s one of those iced teas that just fits warm days really well. Easy to put together, full of summer flavor, and the kind of drink you end up making again once you’ve tried it.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp cafe grade matcha powder
- 2 oz warm water
- 4-5 fresh strawberries
- 1 tsp honey or simple syrup (optional)
- 6 oz cold water
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Mash the strawberries in a small bowl until juicy.
- Transfer them to a glass and add ice.
- Whisk the matcha with warm water until smooth.
- Add the cold water to the glass, then pour the matcha over the strawberries.
- Stir before drinking, or leave layered for presentation.
Peach Matcha Iced Tea
Peaches in summer have this soft, juicy sweetness that feels best when they’re just eaten as they are. In this drink, matcha comes in with that fresh green note that shifts it into something colder and lighter, without taking away from the fruit.
Poured over ice, it turns into a really easy summer drink, peach at the base, matcha running through it, everything coming together in a way that just fits warm days.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp matcha
- 2 oz warm water
- ½ ripe peach, sliced
- 6 oz cold water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Blend or mash the peach until smooth.
- Spoon the peach puree into a glass and fill with ice.
- Whisk the matcha with warm water until frothy.
- Add the cold water to the glass.
- Slowly pour the matcha over the peach mixture and stir before serving.
Sparkling Citrus Matcha Tea
This one is all about citrus and bubbles meeting matcha in a glass of ice. The orange and lime bring a sharp, juicy flavor, and the sparkling water gives it that lively fizz you feel right away. The matcha ties everything together, adding a subtle earthy note that works surprisingly well with the citrus. It's an easy drink to throw together when you want something cold and a little different. Light, fizzy, and perfect for warm afternoons.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp matcha
- 2 oz warm water
- 2 oz orange juice
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 4 oz sparkling water
- Ice
Instructions
- Whisk the matcha with warm water until smooth.
- Fill a glass with ice and add the orange juice and lime juice.
- Pour in the sparkling water.
- Slowly top with the prepared matcha.
- Serve immediately while the sparkling water is still bubbly.
A Season Made for Trying New Things
Summer is the perfect time to try new drinks and simple summer recipes. Everything moves outdoors, from brunch tables to poolside afternoons and evening get-togethers, and having something cold to serve just makes those moments feel more complete.
These matcha iced teas are just perfect to bring something different to the table without much effort. We hope you enjoy trying these cold summer drinks out as much as we enjoyed putting them together, and have fun making them your own along the way.
