KOTOSHINA Recipe ~ Matcha Lemonade ~
A refreshing way to enjoy matcha this summer
Lemonade syrup and soda water, finished with matcha whisked using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen).
Lemonade syrup and soda water, finished with matcha whisked using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen).
＜Ingredients＞
① Fill a glass about one-third full with ice, then add your preferred lemonade syrup.
② Pour in sparkling water until the glass is about two-thirds full.
③ Scoop out 2g of matcha (2 scoops if using a traditional tea scoop).
④ Sift the matcha into a tea bowl through a tea strainer, breaking up any clumps with the scoop.
⑤ Prepare 60mL of water cooled to about 70–80°C.
⑥ Using a bamboo whisk (chasen), whisk briskly for 20 seconds, moving the whisk back and forth in a "W" motion using your wrist.
⑦ Pour the whisked matcha into the glass prepared earlier.
⑧ Finish with a squeeze of lemon or a sprig of mint, if you like, for an extra refreshing aroma.
・KOTOSHINA Organic Matcha, 2g
・Lemonade syrup of your choice
・Sparkling water
・Lemon, to taste
・Mint or similar garnish, to taste
・Ice
① Fill a glass about one-third full with ice, then add your preferred lemonade syrup.
② Pour in sparkling water until the glass is about two-thirds full.
③ Scoop out 2g of matcha (2 scoops if using a traditional tea scoop).
④ Sift the matcha into a tea bowl through a tea strainer, breaking up any clumps with the scoop.
⑤ Prepare 60mL of water cooled to about 70–80°C.
⑥ Using a bamboo whisk (chasen), whisk briskly for 20 seconds, moving the whisk back and forth in a "W" motion using your wrist.
⑦ Pour the whisked matcha into the glass prepared earlier.
⑧ Finish with a squeeze of lemon or a sprig of mint, if you like, for an extra refreshing aroma.
Matcha and citrus pair beautifully together — the tartness and sweetness of the lemonade syrup balance nicely with matcha's rich umami and subtle bitterness.
It's a refreshing drink, perfect for these still-warm days.
We hope you'll give it a try.
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