Refreshing and healthy, this pineapple matcha recipe is one delicious drink! Skip the Starbuck’s queue this weekend and whip one of these up in minutes, right in the comfort of your own home.
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Copycat Starbucks Pineapple Matcha Drink Recipe
Looking for a refreshing and healthy drink to beat the heat? This iced pineapple matcha recipe is crazy easy to make at home, and full of tropical flavors.
Made with ginger, pineapple, and coconut milk, this vegan matcha drink is zingy and creamy, and one you can feel great about sipping on!
Be sure to try my Iced Coffee and Orange Ginger Shot too!
Why You’ll Love this Starbucks Pineapple Matcha Recipe:
- QUICK AND EASY: Ready to enjoy in minutes, there’s nothing complicated about making this iced drink.
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: You only need four main ingredients to make this refreshing drink, plus a little water and ice.
- REFRESHING: Served over ice, this fruity drink is a delicious way to get your caffeine boost!
Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that this is a copycat recipe for a trademarked product. Starbucks is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
Sit back and enjoy this delicious iced tea drink at home. There’s no bad time for this, whether you enjoy it for breakfast or as a mid-afternoon pick me up.
How to Make Pineapple Matcha from Starbucks at Home
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- Mix together the matcha and water and chill in the fridge.
- Shake together the matcha, pineapple juice and ginger.
- Strain into an ice filled glass and top with coconut milk.
Matcha is ground green tea leaves and is rich in antioxidants. Like tea, it has a slightly bitter taste, but also with some sweetness and umami flavors.
Matcha does contain caffeine, but less than a regular brewed coffee. The caffeine is slowly released, so you’ll have a steady boost of energy rather than a spike like with coffee.
No, you do not. While matcha is traditionally whisked with a bamboo whisk called a chasen, you can use a small whisk to dissolve your matcha. Be sure to move the whisk quickly in an M or W motion to break up the clumps.
I used coconut milk for this drink, as the flavor works so well with the tropical pineapple. You can use a different plant-based milk, but the finish taste will be different. Use a fairly neutral plant based milk like almond or oat, or a dairy milk will result in a creamier drink.
You can easily make this drink to your own tastes by using a different fruit juice. I love the tropical flavor of pineapple, but you could use orange, cranberry, or anything else that takes your fancy!
I love how quick and easy this pineapple matcha is to make. It’s so refreshing to enjoy first thing in the morning to set you up for the day.
Temperature
The water should be hot, not boiling, to help the matcha dissolve. If it is too cold, the matcha will be lumpy. If it is too hot, the matcha will burn and taste bitter.
Whisking
Whisk together the matcha and the water really well so that there’s no dry powder or lumps remaining.
Optional Ingredients
The ginger is optional, but adds a great zing to each sip. Use fresh ginger, and strain the drink into the glass so that it’s nice and smooth.
This is such a great healthy drink that will leave you feeling revitalized. Served over ice, it’s perfect to enjoy on those hot and sunny days.
This pineapple matcha drink is so refreshing, and the tropical flavors really shine through. Whip up one this afternoon and thank me later!
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Pineapple Matcha (Copycat Starbucks Recipe)
Equipment
- Instant Read Meat Thermometer Optional
Ingredients
- ¼ cup hot water 155-175°F
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- ⅛ teaspoon fresh ginger grated (optional)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Ice as needed
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water and matcha in an M or W motion until fully combined. Transfer the mixture to the fridge to chill, about 5 minutes.¼ cup hot water, 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- Add the matcha, pineapple juice, and ginger to a cocktail shaker (or a mason jar) and shake them to combine.¼ cup pineapple juice, ⅛ teaspoon fresh ginger
- Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with coconut milk.1 cup coconut milk, Ice
- Stir and enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- Temperature: The water should be hot, not boiling, to help the matcha dissolve. If it is too cold, it can be lumpy, and if it is too hot, it will burn the matcha and make it bitter.
- Whisking: Whisk together the matcha and the water really well so that there is no dry powder or lumps remaining.
- Optional Ingredient: The ginger is optional, but adds a great zing to each sip. Use fresh ginger, and strain the drink into the glass so that it’s nice and smooth.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
I went by your directions, except I didn’t strain. I wanted all the pineapple pulp! It’s refreshing and I hardly taste the matcha, which can be strong to me. I’ll use a tad more pineapple juice next time.
Thanks for sharing!