Matcha Soda is a fun spin on traditional soda. This green tea soda is bubbly, sweet and earthy. Here is a simple recipe that requires only 4 ingredients and a few minutes of your time.
What is Matcha Soda?
Similar to tea soda, matcha soda is made by combining matcha with carbonated water. However, the process is slightly different since matcha is a tea powder.
The result is a vibrant green tea soda that is earthy, sweet and fizzy.
Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- Fun spin on soda
- Easy to make — you don’t need to make a batch of simple syrup
- No artificial colours or artificial flavourings
- Customizable — add more or less sugar or even other ingredients for additional flavours!
Ingredient Notes
- Matcha: High-quality matcha is a must for the best flavour. It should be vibrant green. Check out some options here.
- Hot Water: Matcha should be prepared with water that is under boiling. If the water is too hot it will taste very bitter.
- Sugar: Soda is sweet, so this recipe is sweetened.
- Sparkling Water: Use your favourite brand of plain sparkling water (not flavoured)
- Ice Cubes
- Whipped Cream (optional): This ingredient is only if you would like to top the glass to make matcha cream soda.
How to Make Matcha Soda
Ingredient measurements and full directions are in the printable recipe card below.
Sift matcha into a bowl. Add hot water and sugar and whisk until smooth.
Pour the matcha into a tall glass. Add ice cubes then sparkling water. Lightly stir with a straw to mix the sweetened matcha with the sparkling water. If you stir too much, you may reduce the carbonation.
Serve or enjoy immediately!
Matcha Cream Soda
If you would like to turn this recipe into a cream soda, top the glass with whipped cream. Stir to combine and enjoy!
Variations
You can enhance the flavour of this drink with more ingredients. Here are some ideas:
- Add a splash of citrus
- Infuse with fresh herbs
- Swap sugar with honey or flavoured simple syrup like lavender or mint
- Add a bit of vanilla extract
Other Summer Matcha Drinks
- Brown Sugar Matcha Latte
- Matcha Lemonade
- Iced Mint Matcha Latte
- Strawberry Matcha Latte
- Matcha Ginger Beer
Matcha Soda
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon matcha
- ¼ cup hot water under boiling
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup sparkling water
- ice
- whipped cream optional, for matcha cream soda
Instructions
- Sift matcha into a bowl. Add hot water and sugar and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the matcha into a tall glass. Add ice cubes then sparkling water. Lightly stir to mix the sweetened matcha with the sparkling water. If you stir too much, you may reduce the carbonation.
- If you would like to turn this matcha soda recipe into a matcha cream soda, top the glass with whipped cream (optional). Enjoy!
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