Easy Sparkling Matcha Green Tea Soda is a simple and refreshing drink for summer! Antioxidant-rich matcha green tea is sweetened with maple syrup and mixed with sparkling water to create a bubbly wellness tea drink that satisfies your soda craving. Enjoy this non-alcoholic summer drink recipe by the poolside under the warm sunshine or whenever you need to feel energized.
Obsessed with matcha like me? This matcha soda is a refreshing twist on the classic matcha latte. I have a beginner's guide on how to prepare matcha tea that explains everything from water temperature to whisking techniques!
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The Ingredients of Matcha Soda
- Matcha: Use ceremonial-grade matcha that has a bright green color and bold flavor. Matcha should never taste too grassy or even dull. Store matcha in a dark, cool place. I trust and love matcha from Ippodo.
- Maple Syrup: My sweetener of choice is maple syrup, but you can also use honey or agave syrup.
- Sparkling Water: Adds fizz to the drink. Use unflavored sparkling water.
Also, check out my matcha guide, where I cover what you need to know about ceremonial-grade matcha powder!
How to Make Matcha Soda at Home
Making this sparkling matcha soda is so easy!
First, let's prepare the matcha. Sift in matcha in a matcha bowl. Sifting matcha helps achieve a smooth consistency.
Pour hot water and whisk with a bamboo whisk. Use 176°F (80°C) water for the best result, as boiling water ruins the flavor of matcha. Use a thermometer or a cup. After boiling your water, transfer it to an empty cup. It helps cool down hot water a little bit to the ideal temperature for matcha making. Then add it to matcha to whisk.
Then stir in maple syrup to sweeten.
Fill a glass with ice cubes. Add sparkling water and top with matcha. Mix and enjoy!
Variations
Adding syrup
This simple matcha soda is a great base for any flavor addition. Add simple syrup or vanilla syrup to sweeten your soda. Fruit syrup, like Blueberry Syrup, will be great too.
Make it an ice cream float
To elevate a simple matcha drink to a delicious dessert, add scoops of ice cream on top to make it a matcha ice cream float! I added dairy-free vanilla ice cream on top of my matcha soda, or my Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream will be fun too!
Love Matcha? Try more matcha recipes!
Simple Matcha Affogato with Homemade Strawberry Topping
Strawberry Matcha Latte Smoothie
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Easy Sparkling Matcha Green Tea Soda
Ingredients
- 1 heaping teaspoon matcha
- 2 Tablespoons hot water
- A drizzle maple syrup optional
- A handful ice cubes
- ¾ cup sparkling water
Instructions
- In a matcha bowl, sift in matcha. Pour hot water and whisk with a bamboo whisk. Stir in maple syrup.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes. Add sparkling water and pour matcha. Mix and enjoy.
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