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    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    Iced Matcha Pineapple Drink

    Published: Mar 17, 2021 by Michelle · 13 Comments

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    This Iced Matcha Pineapple Drink will be your summer go-to. Blended pineapple, coconut water, matcha green tea, sweetened with a little ginger syrup will give you a refreshing buzz.

    Glass of layered matcha pineapple drink on wooden board.
    Apparently I only found out about Starbucks' version of an Iced Pineapple Matcha drink just this week. (Silly me, always living under a rock). But, I wanted to play around with the flavours since Starbucks uses coconut milk in their version.

    What is matcha?

    If you have been reading my blog, you'll know that I love matcha -- which is a Japanese green tea that is a green powder.

    What does matcha taste like?

    It has an earthy, grassy note, but pairs beautifully with coconut and fruit.

    If you're new to matcha, be aware that there are different grades of matcha, which indicate the quality of the matcha (in general).

    Always use a high-quality matcha for the best taste and flavour.

    How to tell if the matcha is high quality?

    If the matcha is yellow-brown, chances are it will be very bitter and not great tasting.

    A high quality matcha has a vibrant green colour, and will smell pleasant. It will not taste bitter.

    What does the drink taste like?

    It tastes like a light and sweet pineapple smoothie with a hint of earthiness from the matcha.  

    For a more pina colada feel, I recommend using canned coconut milk instead of coconut water.

    Glass of layered matcha pineapple drink on wooden board.
    4 ingredients in the Iced Matcha Pineapple drink

    • fresh pineapple: cut into chunks; you can use frozen if you have that instead -- just omit the ice
    • coconut water: you can use boxed/carton or fresh
    • matcha powder: use the best quality matcha you can find
    • ginger syrup: you can make your own, or use a premade one. You can also adjust the amount to your liking. I don't like my drinks too sweet so I only used 1 tsp. (The ginger syrup I used was from The Ginger People).
    • crushed ice

    How to make the drink

    In a blender, combine the fresh pineapple along with the coconut water and blend until smooth.

    In a tall glass, add in the matcha powder and ginger syrup. 

    If you're creating layers, pour in about ¼ C of the blended pineapple into the glass and mix until incorporated.

    Add ice to the glass and pour in the remaining blended pineapple.

    Stick in a straw and enjoy.

    Variation

    If you're lazy, and want the entire drink to be green, just stick everything in the blender and whiz until smooth.

    Pour into a tall glass with ice cubes. 

    You can also try adding coconut milk in place of the coconut water (which would yield a similar result to the Starbucks version).

    Try adding mango chunks for a different tropical vibe.

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    Homemade Matcha Espresso Fusion

    Iced Honeycomb Lavender Latte

    KitchenAid Super Frothy Iced Matcha Latte

    It's the perfect drink to start the day with -- energizing and refreshing! Let me know if you try out this Iced Matcha Pineapple Drink -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!

    Glass of layered matcha pineapple drink on wooden board.
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    5 from 6 votes

    Iced Matcha Pineapple Drink

    A refreshing layered drink made with matcha, blended pineapple, coconut water, and ginger syrup.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 223kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • 1 C fresh pineapple chunks or frozen
    • 1 C coconut water
    • 2 teaspoon matcha powder
    • 1 teaspoon ginger syrup
    • crushed ice
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    Instructions

    • In a blender, combine the fresh pineapple along with the coconut water and blend until smooth.
    • In a tall glass, add in the matcha powder and ginger syrup.
    • If you're creating layers, pour in about ¼ C of the blended pineapple into the glass and mix until the matcha and ginger syrup is incorporated.
    • Add ice to the glass and pour in the remaining blended pineapple.
    • Stick in a straw, stir and enjoy.
    • Note: if using frozen pineapple, you can omit the ice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 944mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 531IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Comments

    1. Nathan

      March 17, 2021 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      This looks so easy and refreshing, can't wait for the weather to get warmer so I can fully enjoy it! I don't use matcha nearly enough so this is the perfect excuse to pick some up.

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 17, 2021 at 11:00 am

        Glad to hear it, thanks Nathan!

    2. Carrie Robinson

      March 17, 2021 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      I never thought to combine matcha with pineapple! Looks so refreshing. 🙂

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 17, 2021 at 11:00 am

        Yes, right? It's definitely a combo that is overlooked! Enjoy!

    3. Lima Ekram

      March 17, 2021 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      What a glorious drink! I love pineapple based drinks and have never had this combination!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 17, 2021 at 11:00 am

        Thank you Lima! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂

    4. Bintu | Budget Delicious

      March 17, 2021 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      I can see me drinking this ALL summer! So delicious and so flavourful.

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 17, 2021 at 11:00 am

        Awesome, thank you Bintu! 🙂

    5. Jill

      March 17, 2021 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      Looks pretty in the glass and the flavor combinations are spot on. Loved this refreshing drink so much!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 17, 2021 at 11:00 am

        Thanks Jill! 🙂

    6. Caleb - Never Ending Journeys

      March 18, 2021 at 1:22 pm

      Matcha and pineapple is such a creative combo! Sounds like a refreshing beverage.

      Reply
    7. Raymund

      March 23, 2021 at 7:56 pm

      5 stars
      Another new thing for me, pineapple chunks and matcha! I am sure this would taste refreshing and amazing

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 24, 2021 at 10:02 am

        Thanks Raymund! It's actually quite a delicious combination!

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