I Accidentally Created The Creamiest Matcha Lemonade (It Only Requires 3 Ingredients)

Behold my creamy matcha lemonade—a delightfully refreshing, subtly caffeinating, and painfully easy mid-workday fix. It only calls for three simple ingredients, too. I had honestly stumbled across the concoction whilst blankly exploring the depths of my fridge on a Thursday afternoon where the day was dragging on. It may sound crazy, but my discovery truly transformed that Thursday (and every subsequent weekday).

This creamy matcha lemonade is a scrumptious alternative to any other afternoon beverage, in my opinion. Oftentimes, coffee feels too harsh to guzzle down at 3 p.m., whereas a traditional tea lacks... luster.

The creamy matcha lemonade, on the other hand, allows you to get your caffeine in (via matcha powder) without feeling like your body took a screenshot. Pair it with a cold and creamy lemonade base, and your desk drink game just got a huge upgrade.

Without further ado, here’s the full recipe for my creamy matcha lemonade.

Ingredients:

• Matcha powder + water
• Lemonade
• Chobani Toasted Coconut Vanilla Creamer

Directions:

1. Make one serving of matcha and set aside. (Here are my top tips for making the perfect serving!)
2. Pour lemonade into a tall glass with ice. Leave enough room for the matcha to ‘float’ on top.
3. Add about 1 tablespoon of the creamer to the lemonade and mix.
4. Finally, top the drink with the serving of matcha you made. Stir and enjoy!

Notes:

• You can use any lemonade you like, but I used Simply Light Lemonade to cut back on sugar. It still delivers all the flavor and sweetness you’d expect from a full-sugar one.
• I think the Chobani creamer is non-negotiable for this recipe. It’s perfectly creamy, plus the coconut notes work very well with the matcha. If you’re dairy-free, the Coconut Creamer from Trader Joe’s would be a great substitution.