Matcha Jasmine Tea is a refreshing, floral-meets-earthy iced tea made with vibrant matcha and fragrant jasmine. It is a light, clean, and perfectly chilled drink without any milk.
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This Iced Matcha Jasmine Tea is a beautifully simple and uplifting drink that brings together two calming green teas: bold, grassy matcha and fragrant, floral jasmine.
Why you'll love this recipe
Light & refreshing: this iced matcha jasmine tea is a double green tea with a clean, crisp finish.
Dairy-free: there's no milk and no cream in this jasmine matcha tea -- just clean, crisp flavor that's refreshing.
Naturally energizing: matcha green tea adds a calm boost without jitters.
Floral & earthy: the fragrance of jasmine and earthiness of matcha complement each other beautifully.
Minimal ingredients: it's pure, simple, and easy to make, with no cream or milk.
For a milk tea latte variation, try my Jasmine Matcha Latte.
Ingredients you'll need
- jasmine green tea: tea bag or loose-leaf
- hot water: 85°C / 185°F for brewing the tea and matcha
- matcha: use a high-quality matcha for the best flavor and color
- jasmine syrup: or other sweetener, such as simple syrup, honey
- ice cubes
How to make matcha jasmine tea
Prepare jasmine tea:
Steep the jasmine tea bag in hot water for 3-5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and let the tea cool to room temperature (or chill in the fridge).
Alternatively, you can make a cold brew tea the night before.
Prepare matcha:
Sift the matcha powder into a bowl.
Add hot water and whisk with a bamboo chasen or handheld frother until smooth and frothy.
Assemble:
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Pour in the cooled jasmine tea.
Gently pour the whisked matcha on top to create a layered look.
Add jasmine syrup (or sweetener) to taste, if desired.
Stir before sipping.
Variations
Add a splash of yuzu juice or sparkling water for an iced matcha yuzu.
Swap jasmine tea with genmaicha for a different, roasted rice flavor.
Add carbonated sparkling water for a refreshing tea soda vibe.
Shake the beverage with ice for a shaken iced tea.
Expert tips
Use filtered water for a clean-tasting brew.
Make the jasmine tea and chill it in advance (or use cold brew tea) for quicker prep.
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Matcha Jasmine Tea
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Ingredients
- 1 jasmine tea bag or 1 tablespoon loose-leaf jasmine tea
- ½ C hot water 85°C / 185°F
- OR ½ C cold brew jasmine tea
- 1 teaspoon matcha sifted
- ¼ C hot water 80°C / 175°F
- 1-2 teaspoon jasmine syrup or simple syrup (or other sweetener such as honey), to your taste
- ice cubes
Instructions
Prepare jasmine tea:
- Steep the jasmine tea bag in ½ C hot water for 3-5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and let the tea cool to room temperature (or chill in the fridge).
- Alternatively, you can make a cold brew jasmine tea the night before.
Prepare matcha:
- Sift the matcha powder into a bowl.
- Add ¼ C hot water and whisk with a bamboo chasen or handheld frother until smooth and frothy.
Assemble:
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour in the cooled jasmine tea.
- Gently pour the whisked matcha on top to create a layered look.
- Add jasmine syrup (or sweetener) to taste, if desired.
- Stir before sipping.
Nutrition
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Ben | Havocinthekitchen
Refreshing, delicious, and beautiful! Loving the colours and some kind of ombre effect.
Michelle
You're right, there's a slight ombre effect in this green tea! 😀 Thanks Ben!