Matcha recipes

Six matcha drinks worth making — from the everyday latte to the strawberry matcha that broke the internet. Each recipe lists exact measurements, the right water temperature, and the small details that make matcha taste good instead of grassy.

Where to start, depending on what you're after

All six recipes work — but they're not interchangeable. A matcha latte is a gentle introduction; strawberry matcha is what to make when someone says they don't like matcha; dirty matcha (matcha plus espresso) is the recipe for productivity afternoons. A quick map for the indecisive:

If you're new to matcha

Start with the iced matcha latte or strawberry matcha. Cold milk softens any bitterness and the natural sweetness of matcha lands cleanly. The first matcha drink you actually enjoy is usually one of these two.

If it's a hot day

Matcha lemonade. Tart, bright, refreshing — the recipe that turns matcha skeptics into daily drinkers. Use sparkling water for the upgrade most cafés don't bother with.

If you need real focus

Dirty matcha(matcha plus an espresso shot). Coffee's sharp start meets matcha's long, flat curve. ~95 mg of caffeine, smoother than drip coffee at the same dose.

If you want a daily ritual

Hot matcha latte. Five minutes, two ingredients, repeatable forever. The drink most people end up making every morning once they stick with matcha.