Matcha Spritzer (Matcha Sparkling Drink) Detailed Introduction + Editor's Explanation 🍵✨💚

Matcha Sparkling Drink is a creative beverage that combines traditional Japanese matcha with modern sparkling water. It uses the rich aroma of matcha with a refreshing bubble feeling, making it light and refreshing to drink. It retains the unique tea flavor of matcha while adding a satisfying fizzy feeling. It is perfect for Hong Kong's hot and humid weather, making it a healthy and refreshing summer drink. 🧊🍵💦

What is Matcha Spritzer?

Matcha Spritzers are made by mixing high-quality, unsweetened matcha powder with warm water, adding plenty of ice, and then pouring sparkling water or soda. The matcha powder is fine and rich, with a pure tea aroma. You can adjust the flavor to your liking by adding lemon juice or syrup, creating a refreshing and rich drink.

Main ingredients

• Matcha powder: about 1 teaspoon (2-3 grams)

• Warm water: about 100ml (for making matcha powder)

• Sparkling water or soda water: about 200-300ml

• Fresh lemon juice: about 10-20ml (optional)

• Syrup or honey (optional)

• ice cubes

• Decoration: lemon slices, mint leaves 🍋🌿

Preparation method

1. Dissolve the matcha powder in about 100ml of warm water and use a whisk or blender to mix until smooth and free of particles.

2. Add ice cubes to the cup and pour in the matcha liquid.

3. Add sparkling water or club soda and stir gently.

4. If desired, add lemon juice or syrup to taste.

5. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves to enhance the aroma and beauty.

Sharing from the editor's perspective

Matcha sparkling drinks are my go-to for summer! Matcha has a rich, fresh, and traditional flavor, while the sparkling water offers a light, refreshing taste. In Hong Kong's hot and humid weather, it's a perfect way to cool down and refresh. Matcha is also rich in antioxidants, making it both healthy and trendy.

I usually recommend using high-quality unsweetened matcha powder and adding a little honey for sweetness—it's both natural and healthy. The choice of sparkling water can impact the taste, but I prefer sparkling water with a subtle lemony aroma for a more flavorful finish. This recipe is so easy to make, perfect for a quick getaway after work or a weekend get-together with friends.