With the recent popularity of matcha comes the uprise of new colorful drink combinations. What makes the earthy, green powder truly dance on the tongue with a symphony of flavors? What contrasts the grassy taste and bitters to create a light and sweet drink to create a new and adventurous trend? Here are my ten recommendations for unique and colorful matcha creations you just have to try. 

  1. An oldie, but a goodie, the blueberry matcha latte. The sweet fruity essence of blueberry syrup mixes with the matcha to create an entirely new complex fusion of unexpected flavors. Traditionally iced, this latte is the epitome of excitement!
  2. Matcha latte with Earl Grey cold foam: even the name sounds intriguing. The sweet, citrusy aroma of Earl Grey with the grassy, earthy matcha undertones create a delicious and exciting sweet latte drink, which, surprisingly, has been noted to taste like fruity pebbles… yum!
  3. Strawberry matcha lemonade. Did you hear me, Starbucks? This tangy, vibrant and sweet refreshing lemonade has been critically acclaimed as “life-changing” by local Northeastern students. While it can’t really change your life, it can bring an essence of colorful and sweet joy to an otherwise hectic college-life day. 
  4. Pistachio matcha could be the green-on-green nutty, earthy combination you didn’t know you needed. The sweet nuttiness of pistachio boiled into syrup and whisked into matcha just glides on the tongue. 
  5. Butterfly Pea Milk matcha. While I couldn’t tell you what exactly Butterfly Pea Milk is, I can tell you that this light, almost floral and vegetal milk, when poured over matcha, could be the drink of Spring 2025. It is a type of tea extract similar to matcha, that is mixed with milk to embody the essence of flavor! And get this: It’s purple!  
  6. Who would have thought matcha could be so refreshing? Picture a hot summer day and a nice glass spewing the condensation of coconut water with matcha. For all my dairy-free matcha lovers out there, this simplistic coconut water with a shot of matcha poured on top is eager to take on those hot summer days with a refreshing, cool twist!
  7. Okay, I think we can all agree that the buttery sweetness of caramel pairs well with anything, right? Matcha caramel is not that crazy, but what about salted caramel matcha? The sweet smoothness of matcha and caramel drenched over oat milk and dashed with the savory infusing flavors of salt… I mean, what else could you ask for?
  8. Okay, now this one is interesting: matcha frosting. There are endless possibilities when it comes to a chocolate cake slathered in matcha frosting, or a taro cupcake delicately topped in a concentrate of matcha swirled frosting. The creamy and sweet matcha latte mimicked in a dessert? Yes, please!
  9. Hear me out… are you listening? Matchagatto. Need I say more? We all know an affogato is an espresso shot poured over ice cream, but what about a shot of concentrated matcha drenched over delicate, sweet and creamy ice cream? With this inviting play on words, the flavor possibilities are endless!
  10. Have you ever heard of cold foam on a martini? Buckle up because this one is a must-try: matcha martinis. Imagine a beautiful martini glass filled with a sweet and bitter vodka martini and topped with a light, delicate and vibrant green matcha cold foam. 

Ring in the spring with a colorful, botanic iced matcha latte to camouflage with its surroundings. Matcha is not for everyone, but most people will enjoy a sip from any one of these fun and inventive matcha creations.