Matcha Ginger Beer (Non-Alcoholic Green Tea Beer)

This recipe is a very easy and exciting option for an alcohol-free green beer. Ginger beer on its own can be intensely spicy, at least for me! That’s why I prefer it mixed with other ingredients. When combined with matcha the earthy and vegetal notes cool it down a bit and make this all-natural green beer more refreshingly sweet. The spicy brightness of ginger is definitely still there though. No food colouring or green dye is needed for this matcha ginger beer thanks to the green tea powder. Instead, all that is needed are 3 simple ingredients: matcha, water and your favourite ginger beer!

What is Ginger Beer?

Despite the name, ginger beer is a non-alcoholic drink today.

However, in the late 1800s, ginger beer was made differently. It used to contain yeast and the fermentation process gave it a small amount of alcohol and “beer” label. 

These days ginger beer is more like a soft drink. It’s carbonated and sweetened with ginger flavouring. Although, it should not be confused with ginger ale. 

The main difference between ginger beer and ginger ale is that ginger beer is more potent. The ginger flavour is definitely stronger and spicier when compared to ginger ale.

Even though there is no alcohol in today’s ginger beer, it is a popular ingredient for mixed drinks. If you’re not familiar with it on its own, you may have tried it before in a Moscow Mule or Dark ‘n’ Stormy!

Ingredients and Tools

As mentioned, only 3 ingredients are required for this quick recipe plus a couple of tools!

Matcha

If you want a vibrant green beer, use good quality matcha! Find some of the best matcha powders here.

Ginger Beer

If you have a favourite ginger beer brand already, use it in this recipe! But, if you’re looking for suggestions check out these best ginger beer brands. This drink is mainly ginger beer, so you need to make sure you like the taste of the one you are using first!

Water

A small amount of cold water is used to mix the matcha before topping with the ginger beer. I prefer using water instead of a bit of ginger beer so that the green tea powder is extra smooth. Plus, you can safely shake it without worrying about carbonation.

Bottle with Lid

Since this recipe doesn’t involve any heat, it means we are essentially cold brewing the matcha concentrate prior to combining with the ginger beer. To do so, a resealable bottle like a shaker botter, water bottle or even a mason jar is needed.

Serving Glass

This matcha ginger beer will be very fizzy at first. It’s best served in a tall and narrow glass.

Why You Will Love This Recipe:

• Fun and completely natural colour. No green dye!
• Only takes a couple of minutes to put together
• Great any time of the year but especially for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
• Easy to alter and make with alcoholic beer instead, if desired

How to Make Matcha Ginger Beer

This recipe makes about 1 ¾ cups, generally served to one but can be split to serve two.

Here’s what you will need:

1 teaspoon matcha
¼ cup water
1 bottle of ginger beer (355 mL)

Directions:

This recipe starts by making cold brew matcha. There is no heat or hot water required. Sift matcha into a resealable bottle or jar. Add cold water, seal and shake vigorously until smooth.

In a tall and narrow glass, pour the cold brew matcha then fill the rest of the glass with ginger beer. There will be a lot of fizz at first, but the carbonation will eventually settle.

Serve and/or enjoy immediately. Cheers!

Alternatively, you can swap the ginger beer for actual beer or non-alcoholic beer to make a green beer without the green dye.

Matcha Ginger Beer (Non-Alcoholic Green Tea Beer)

Spicy, vegetal, refreshing and vibrant green beer made with matcha and ginger beer. This is an easy and fun option for a non-alcoholic beer that is naturally green thanks to the green tea powder! No food colouring or other chemicals.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Total Time 2 minutes mins

Servings 1

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Equipment

• Mizuba Tea Matcha
• Naoki Matcha
• Soar Organics Japanese Matcha
• Encha 100% Japanese Matcha

Ingredients

  

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• 1 teaspoon matcha
• ¼ cup water
• 1 bottle of ginger beer 355 mL

Instructions

 

• Sift matcha into a resealable bottle or jar. Add cold water, seal and shake vigorously until smooth.
• In a tall and narrow glass, pour the cold brew matcha then fill the rest of the glass with ginger beer. Serve and enjoy immediately. Cheers!

Notes

This recipe makes about 1 ¾ cups, generally served to one but can be split to serve two.

Alternatively, you can swap the ginger beer for actual beer or non-alcoholic beer to make a green beer without the green dye!

Course Cocktail

Cuisine Japanese

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