Iced Pineapple Matcha Latte
Iced Pineapple Matcha Latte- Lite coconut milk, sweet pineapple juice, and earthy matcha join forces for this bright and refreshing drink.
August 31, 2024 by Nicole Collins
Today, we’re making an Iced Pineapple Matcha Latte!
Before we get into it today, let me give one little disclaimer. I know that there is a similarly titled beverage that comes from a popular coffee chain restaurant, and no this is not a copycat recipe for that. It’s not a copycat, because I can’t stand the smell of coffee and therefore do not go anywhere near those popular coffee shops on every corner. And thus, I’ve never tried that “original” version. So this version is just what came straight from my brain, plain and simple.
There is little to no effort involved in today’s recipe. Toss everything in a blender, press the button, and enjoy. Easy breezy!
The base of this drink is some pineapple juice and some coconut milk. Now if you’ve been here for a while, you know that over the past few years I’ve tried to avoid coconut milk all together because it’s so high in saturated fat. My way around that is to use a coconut flavored almond milk that I actually really enjoy from Califia Farms. The disadvantage to that is that almond milk is much thinner than coconut milk. Coconut milk is higher in fat and therefore much creamier. Lite coconut milk is a little lighter, but still has some creaminess to it. You lose that extra body completely with almond milk. So, the choice is yours here. The flavor is the same all around, but the texture will be thicker and creamier based on what type of coconut milk you choose. Just keep that in mind.
Next, we’ll add in some matcha powder. I like to use a ceremonial grade matcha powder, because it’s brighter in color, richer in flavor, and higher in quality. But, it is pricier than a culinary grade matcha. Use whichever option works best for you. If you know anything about matcha, you know you typically have to aerate it first with a special whisk before mixing it into whatever liquid you’re having with it. But because we’re throwing everything in the blender, we’re ok to skip that step.
Then to sweeten up our drink, we’ll add in a little agave syrup and a little fresh ginger. To keep things super simple, I like to use those crushed ginger cubes that you can find in the freezer section of the grocery store. Cut it in half, toss it in the blender, and that’s all there is to it. It truly couldn’t be easier.
The end result is a bright, refreshing, earthy, beautiful beverage that is sure to make your tastebuds sing. That unexpected tang from the pineapple juice adds a really nice element that helps this drink feel tropical and summery. For those of us out there that aren’t coffee drinkers, this is such a great way to get a gentle dose of caffeine without most of the consequences.
Alright, everyone! If you’ve had the version from Starbies, I’d love to know how this compares!
I hope you guys enjoy, and let’s cheers!
Iced Pineapple Matcha Latte
Serves: 1 Print
Ingredients:
¾ cup lite coconut milk, chilled
½ cup pineapple juice, chilled
1 ½ tsp matcha powder (ceremonial grade)
1 ½ tbsp agave syrup
½ of a frozen crushed ginger cube (or ½ tsp fresh grated ginger)
ice, for serving
Directions:
Add all ingredients, except ice, to a personal rocket blender. Blend for 20-30 seconds until no more matcha clumps are visible.
Add desired amount of ice to a glass. Pour over matcha mix. Enjoy!
Recipe notes:
*I like to use Califia Farms Toasted Coconut Almond milk blend, because you get the coconut flavor without all the saturated fat. However, pure coconut milk will be a little thicker and creamier. Both work, so choose your preference!
*I like using the Dorot brand of frozen crushed ginger for this which is pretty readily available in most grocery stores…even Trader Joes. It’s so easy to pop out and cut in half. But, fresh grated ginger would work too.
*This recipe can be easily doubled. You could make a larger batch, store it in the fridge for 3-4 days, give it a good stir, and serve it over ice whenever you're ready to have some again.
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