Intro
Over the past few years, the matcha market in China has grown rapidly. Thanks to better raw materials and more stable processing, it’s now possible to create matcha drinks that balance quality and cost instead of having to sacrifice one for the other. In today’s competitive beverage market, product quality is everything— and nothing wins over consumers more easily than real ingredients and a clean label, instead of “flavored” powders and syrups.
In this article, we’re sharing four easy, foodservice-ready matcha drink recipes. They’re designed as practical references for drink shops, cafés, and R&D teams, and can also be adapted into RTD beverages or product launch concepts.
Matcha Strawberry Milk
Short description
Fresh matcha blended with milk and condensed milk, poured over strawberry jam “walls” for a dessert-style latte with vibrant layers.
Ingredients
- Matcha powder: 5 g
- Strawberry jam or strawberry sauce: 20 g
- Rock sugar syrup (or simple syrup): 10 g
- Milk: 150 ml
- Condensed milk: 10 g
- Drinking water: 100 ml（用于调制抹茶液）
- Ice cubes: as needed
Directions
- 1. Make the matcha base
Add 5 g matcha powder, 100 ml drinking water, and 10 g condensed milk into a mixing cup. Whisk or blend until the matcha is fully dissolved and smooth. Set aside. - 2. Shake the drink
In a shaker, add 10 g rock sugar syrup, 150 ml milk, and 100 ml matcha base. Add ice, then shake vigorously until well-chilled and slightly frothy. - 3. Assemble in the serving cup
– Spread or drizzle 20 g strawberry jam around the inner wall of the serving glass to create a “strawberry wall”.
– Fill the glass about 70–80% full with ice.
– Pour in the shaken matcha milk. Serve immediately.
Flavor note: Think of this as a layered “strawberry matcha latte”: milky and creamy, with a gentle bitterness from matcha, plus bright, jammy strawberry notes.
Jasmine Matcha Cream Cap
Short description
A floral, tea-forward matcha drink blending jasmine green tea with milk and matcha, finished with a whipped cream cap and a dusting of matcha.
Ingredients
- Matcha powder: 5 g
- Brewed jasmine tea: 120 ml（建议使用高香茉莉绿茶，放凉备用）
- Rock sugar syrup: 20 g
- Whole milk: 80 ml
- Drinking water: 50 ml（用于调制抹茶液）
- Ice cubes: as needed
- Whipped cream topping: as needed
- Extra matcha powder for garnish: a pinch
Directions
- 1. Make the matcha base
Add 5 g matcha powder and 50 ml drinking water to a mixing cup. Whisk or blend until completely smooth. Set aside. - 2. Shake the drink
In a shaker, add:
– 20 g rock sugar syrup
– 80 ml whole milk
– 120 ml cooled jasmine tea
– 50 ml matcha base
– Add ice, then shake until well-chilled. - 3. Finish with cream and garnish
– Strain or pour the drink into the serving glass.
– Top with a generous whipped cream cap.
– Lightly dust the surface with matcha powder.
Flavor note: This recipe builds three layers of aroma: the grassy, umami-rich notes of matcha, the floral fragrance of jasmine tea, and the milky sweetness from whole milk and cream. It works especially well as a signature item on a tea-focused café menu.
Matcha Coconut Water Refresher
Short description
A light, low-calorie matcha drink with coconut water — refreshing, hydrating, and perfect for summer menus.
Ingredients
- Matcha powder: 5 g
- Rock sugar syrup: 10 g（可根据椰子水本身甜度调整）
- Coconut water: 200 ml
- Drinking water: 50 ml（用于调制抹茶液）
- Ice cubes: as needed
Directions
- 1. Make the matcha base
Add 5 g matcha powder and 50 ml drinking water into a mixing cup. Whisk until fully dissolved and smooth. Set aside. - 2. Sweeten the coconut water
In a shaker or mixing cup, combine 10 g rock sugar syrup with 200 ml coconut water. Stir or shake gently until the syrup is fully dissolved. - 3. Assemble the drink
– Fill the serving glass with ice cubes.
– Pour in the sweetened coconut water to about 80–90% full.
– Slowly pour the matcha base over the top to create a light two-tone effect if desired.
Flavor note: Compared with classic milky matcha drinks, this version is cleaner and more refreshing. It highlights the natural sweetness and minerality of coconut water, with a subtle matcha aroma — great for customers who want something “not too heavy, not too sweet”.
Thick Coconut Matcha Latte
Short description
A rich, coconut-forward matcha latte using thick coconut milk and a touch of coffee creamer for extra body — creamy, satisfying, and perfect as a hero drink in a coconut series.
Ingredients
- Matcha powder: 5 g
- Rock sugar syrup: 20 g
- Thick coconut milk (coconut cream style): 180 ml
- Coffee creamer or coffee milk: 20 ml
- Drinking water: 50 ml（用于调制抹茶液）
- Ice cubes: as needed
Directions
- 1. Make the matcha base
Add 5 g matcha powder and 50 ml drinking water to a mixing cup. Whisk until fully dissolved and smooth. Set aside. - 2. Shake the drink
In a shaker, add:
– 20 g rock sugar syrup
– 180 ml thick coconut milk
– 20 ml coffee creamer
– 50 ml matcha base
– Add ice, then shake vigorously until the drink is well-mixed and slightly thickened. - 3. Serve
– Fill the serving glass about 90% full with ice.
– Pour in the shaken drink and serve immediately.
Flavor note: This drink is all about texture and richness. The high-ratio coconut milk gives a dense, silky mouthfeel, while the matcha adds a clean, slightly bitter backbone so it doesn’t feel cloying. You can adjust sweetness and coconut intensity according to your target market.
How to Use These Recipes in Your Business
- For cafés / tea shops
Use them as ready-to-launch menu items, or tweak sweetness, topping, and glassware to match your brand style. - For beverage brands / R&D teams
These recipes can be used as bench prototypes when developing RTD products, concentrated bases, or seasonal limited releases (e.g., “Strawberry Matcha Season”, “Coconut Matcha Series”). - For training new staff
Keep the formulas as your standard recipes and adapt the steps into SOPs, including shaker time, ice level, and garnish standards.
If you’re developing new matcha drinks for your tea or beverage brand and need stable-quality matcha powder or tea extracts, our team can help with both ingredients and product development support. Feel free to contact us for samples or formulation ideas.
For more information about our Matcha powder portfolio, see our Matcha powder product range.