We’re about to get fresh around here… it’s spring and suddenly mint is taking over my yard. When I was first setting up this little “garden” area of mine, I was warned that mint would trail out of control. To me, this sounded like a delightful problem to have. I mean, is it even possible to have too much mint?! (I’ll have to answer that one for you later).
First up: this refreshingly simple mint matcha iced tea. This is obviously not a traditional way to use matcha, but I just love it. Instead of whisking your matcha, shake it up in a cocktail shaker (or in a jar with a tight lid), then add ice, mint and lime juice. I preferred mine unsweet, but you want more minty-sweetness, steep the mint into a simple syrup.
matcha mint iced tea
- 2 cups filtered water
- 2 teaspoons Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha
- 2 cups crushed ice
- 1 lime, sliced
- handfuls of mint
- optional: honey or cane sugar (or minty simple syrup, see notes)
- Using a cocktail shaker (or a large jar with a non-leaky lid) shake together the water and matcha until there are no lumps.
- Add the ice, a squeeze of lime, handfuls of mint and shake it some more. (Add sweetener if you like).
- Pour into glasses with extra lime slices and mint.
This recipe was created for Aiya America. All opinions are our own.
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Found this beautiful image via Instagram. The green is so lush!
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Delicious! I just got into (and blogged) a Matcha Almond Milk latte – def going to add this to the Matcha repertoire. Thanks!
Wow, this is incredible! Matcha and mint together! And two of my favorite flavors 🙂 You’re so smart!
Oh my. This looks gorgeous! I love anything matcha, but I have never had a matcha and mint combo. Yum!
ha, me either, but it totally works 🙂
Have a pregnant friend coming to a cocktail party. I can make this for her while the rest of us drink mojitos. That green is gorgeous!
This sounds so refreshing!
This is so beautiful! I can’t believe how bright green it is! I love, love, love this. Perfect for Spring – definitely would impress dinner guests! I bet a splash of vodka would make this a wonderful cocktail too!!
Matcha is SO green, I just love it. (and yes, I’ll be trying mine with a splash of vodka next time too) 🙂
Your pic is always SOOOO gorgeous, and this recipe is a MUST-SHAKE.
Loving all the green and all the love this drink offers 😀
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you’re so sweet, Pang 🙂
thank you, ha, love the pun…
Ooo, this looks so refreshing! I have tons of mint growing in my back yard too.
I to have mint every where and thought as I read your mint recipe—- Pesto mint!!!! going to make some!!
This looks amazing!!
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so simple, i will try this recipe later, thanks for your tips 😀 Love it !
Could those be any more beautiful?! I’m so excited about these because I’ve had a tin of matcha in my cupboard that I’m trying to use up, and this looks like the *perfect* application. Thanks!
Love this! Thanks for sharing — it sounds super refreshing. A must try for this summer… if it ever warms up 🙁
That sounds deliciously refreshing! And it looks beautiful.
I’d love to make this for a Spring garden tea party 🙂
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What a gorgeous drink! So colorful and vibrant. Perfect for spring! Can’t wait to try this – you’ve convinced me that I need to buy matcha!
Ha! You do – it’s so tasty and healthy 🙂
That does sound like a lovely problem to have! I keep meaning to set up a little apartment garden, but I still have beaucoup research to do on gardening in tiny spaces (aka a box next to the window). This tea looks so wonderfully refreshing!
This looks so refreshing! Can’t wait until my mint comes up… a few more months for us, I’m afraid!
Gorgeous!! You’re so smart, Jeanine 😀