Iced Bergamot Matcha Cooler

This creamy and refreshing iced beverage blends the rich, vegetal flavor of matcha with aromatic bergamot notes, creating a delightful treat for both matcha and earl grey tea enthusiasts. The combination of cold brew matcha, milk, and earl grey tea simple syrup over ice results in a delightful and invigorating beverage that's perfect for a warm day.

Iced Bergamot Matcha Cooler

A creamy and refreshing iced beverage combining the flavors of matcha and aromatic bergamot for a delightful treat.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp matcha
  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2-3 tbsp earl grey tea simple syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tsp earl grey loose leaf tea (or 4 tea bags)

Instructions

  1. To make the earl grey simple syrup, boil water and steep earl grey tea for 5 minutes in a small saucepan.
  2. Strain the tea leaves or remove the tea bags, then return the saucepan to the stove and bring to a slow boil.
  3. Stir in sugar until dissolved, then remove from heat and let the tea simple syrup cool completely before using it for the iced bergamot matcha cooler.
  4. To assemble the drink, sift the matcha powder in a vessel with a resealable lid, and add cold water to make cold brew matcha.
  5. Seal and shake vigorously for 15 seconds or until frothy, with no matcha clumps.
  6. Fill a glass halfway with ice, then pour the cold brew matcha, milk, and earl grey tea simple syrup over the ice.
  7. Stir everything together and enjoy!