This fruity, refreshing iced pineapple matcha gives a tropical spin to a classic iced matcha. You can prepare this simple drink at home in minutes using just 3 ingredients.
Homemade Iced Pineapple Matcha
This cool pineapple matcha is an easy way to enjoy matcha on a warm day. It combines pineapple juice and matcha to create a balanced drink—tropical sweetness from the pineapple softens matcha’s vegetal, slightly bitter notes. The recipe takes about two minutes from start to finish.
Note from Jee
Matcha can be an acquired taste because of its grassy bitterness. If you’re starting out, this iced pineapple matcha is a great introduction: the sweet pineapple and, if used, sweetened matcha help mellow the flavor.
I made this with sweetened matcha powder, which already includes sugar to soften the matcha. You can substitute unsweetened matcha and add sugar or simple syrup to your liking.
For blends meant to mix with ingredients besides water, expect to pay roughly $20–$35 per tin for a good quality matcha.
Recipe Summary
- This iced pineapple matcha uses pineapple juice, sweetened matcha, and ice.
- A cocktail shaker mixes the matcha without needing a traditional whisk.
- Pineapple juice and sweetened matcha provide enough sweetness—no extra sugar required unless you prefer it sweeter.
- The recipe yields one 16-ounce drink and can be scaled up to serve more people.
Ingredient Notes
- Sweetened matcha: This combines matcha with sugar for a milder flavor. You can use unsweetened matcha and add sugar or simple syrup to taste if you prefer control over sweetness.
- Pineapple juice: Fresh, canned, or bottled pineapple juice all work. Choose a product with minimal or no added sugar for the best balance.
- Ice: Use filtered water for clearer-tasting ice when possible.
For quantities and the full recipe card, see the recipe section below.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Pour the pineapple juice into a cocktail shaker.
Step 2: Add the matcha. Add the juice first to help prevent clumping.
Step 3: Cover and shake vigorously to combine.
Step 4: Pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice and serve.
Expert Tips
- If using unsweetened matcha, try 2 teaspoons of matcha with 2 tablespoons of simple syrup to match the sweetness of sweetened matcha.
- No shaker? A large jar with a tight lid works well—shake until the matcha is fully incorporated.
- For a frothier drink, shake the mix about 30 times; more shaking produces more foam.
- Top the drink with a splash of club soda for a light fizz if you like.
Related
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- Pineapple Lemonade
- Butterfly Pea Flower Matcha Lemonade
- Pineapple Iced Tea
- Matcha Lemonade
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Iced Pineapple Matcha
Equipment
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Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon sweetened matcha
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
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Pour the pineapple juice into a cocktail shaker, then add matcha.
Add the juice first to avoid matcha clumping.
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Cover and shake.
Shake at least 10 times to combine well.
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Pour over ice and enjoy.
Notes
- Use 100% pineapple juice with little or no added sugar for best balance.
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, any jar with a secure lid works fine.
- This recipe uses sweetened matcha, but you can substitute unsweetened matcha and adjust sweetness to taste.
- For unsweetened matcha, try 2 teaspoons matcha and 2 tablespoons simple syrup.
- Shake more for a frothier texture—about 30 shakes will increase foam.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.