We’re about to get fresh around here… it’s spring and suddenly mint is taking over my yard. When I was first setting up this little “garden” area of mine, I was warned that mint would trail out of control. To me, this sounded like a delightful problem to have. I mean, is it even possible to have too much mint?!ย (I’ll have to answer that one for you later).
First up: this refreshingly simple mint matcha iced tea. This is obviously not a traditional way to use matcha, but I just love it. Instead of whisking your matcha, shake it up in a cocktail shaker (or in a jar with a tight lid), then add ice, mint and lime juice. I preferred mine unsweet, but you want more minty-sweetness, steep the mint into a simple syrup.
- 2 cups filtered water
- 2 teaspoons Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha
- 2 cups crushed ice
- 1 lime, sliced
- handfuls of mint
- optional: honey or cane sugar (or minty simple syrup, see notes)
- Using a cocktail shaker (or a large jar with a non-leaky lid) shake together the water and matcha until there are no lumps.
- Add the ice, a squeeze of lime, handfuls of mint and shake it some more. (Add sweetener if you like).
- Pour into glasses with extra lime slices and mint.
This recipe was created for Aiyaย America. All opinions are our own.
Gorgeous!! You’re so smart, Jeanine ๐
This looks so refreshing! Can’t wait until my mint comes up… a few more months for us, I’m afraid!
That does sound like a lovely problem to have! I keep meaning to set up a little apartment garden, but I still have beaucoup research to do on gardening in tiny spaces (aka a box next to the window). This tea looks so wonderfully refreshing!
What a gorgeous drink! So colorful and vibrant. Perfect for spring! Can’t wait to try this – you’ve convinced me that I need to buy matcha!
Ha! You do – it’s so tasty and healthy ๐
That sounds deliciously refreshing! And it looks beautiful.
I’d love to make this for a Spring garden tea party ๐
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Love this! Thanks for sharing — it sounds super refreshing. A must try for this summer… if it ever warms up ๐
Could those be any more beautiful?! I’m so excited about these because I’ve had a tin of matcha in my cupboard that I’m trying to use up, and this looks like the *perfect* application. Thanks!
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so simple, i will try this recipe later, thanks for your tips ๐ Love it !
This looks amazing!!
I to have mint every where and thought as I read your mint recipe—- Pesto mint!!!! going to make some!!
Ooo, this looks so refreshing! I have tons of mint growing in my back yard too.
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Loving all the green and all the love this drink offers ๐
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you’re so sweet, Pang ๐
thank you, ha, love the pun…
This is so beautiful! I can’t believe how bright green it is! I love, love, love this. Perfect for Spring – definitely would impress dinner guests! I bet a splash of vodka would make this a wonderful cocktail too!!
Matcha is SO green, I just love it. (and yes, I’ll be trying mine with a splash of vodka next time too) ๐
This sounds so refreshing!
Have a pregnant friend coming to a cocktail party. I can make this for her while the rest of us drink mojitos. That green is gorgeous!
Oh my. This looks gorgeous! I love anything matcha, but I have never had a matcha and mint combo. Yum!
ha, me either, but it totally works ๐
Wow, this is incredible! Matcha and mint together! And two of my favorite flavors ๐ You’re so smart!
Delicious! I just got into (and blogged) a Matcha Almond Milk latte – def going to add this to the Matcha repertoire. Thanks!
Found this beautiful image via Instagram. The green is so lush!
Thank you for all that you do!
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Oh my, that looks incredibly appealing. Yes, I’m going to make this! I just love the concept of iced tea with matcha in it. That being said, I’ve been looking for a more unusual kind of iced tea recipe for a while…
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It seems tasty when served with soup, I’ll try to make it. Thanks for sharing
LOVE! I’ve been looking for ways to use my matcha other than matcha lattes (because as yummy as they are, they get boring!) I’m so trying this!
Great uses of matcha here, we are loving the recipe ideas and can’t wait to try some out! Check out our jasmine matcha here: http://www.loveleaftea.com/the-teas-c1/green-tea-c4/jasmine-matcha-p32 ๐ We are also getting in some white and organic rooisbos matcha too so would love to hear any recipe suggestions you may have for our upcoming matcha blog post in March. Let us know your thoughts!
i prefer use than sugar,.
nice recipe 5 star
Does anyone know where I can buy matcha in bulk?
This is perfect! So simple, but so refreshing- great to have another way to drink matcha! Melanie
I love tea. especially mint tea . u combine it with matcha. Thanks so much. I will make this one later. ๐
Seems like refreshing thou…. especialy if you combine with Bakso ๐
will try it soon.. thank for sharing
I will try to make it , Iam very like iced tea,
thanks
stupid question : can you make big batch of it in advance minus the ice and leave it in the fridge and will it taste as good?
Hi Marvin, the fresh mint will start to turn brown after about a day.
Place the mint leaves in the palm of your hand. Using the other hand, gently tap the leaves to release the oil. (This is a great alternative to muddling the leaves and keeps them whole.) If you don’t have a matcha whisk available, try a hand held frother or shake vigorously in a cocktail shaker. Sweeten to taste with simple syrup or honey.
uselly i dont like matcha as taste wise but i really should try this ๐
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it sounds very tempting, I’ll try to make it at home
looks very fresh, I will try to make and if it really refreshing then I will make every day
Hmmm….it sounds tasty and healthy for me. Will be good stuff as I’m going to gym.