Matcha Coconut Cold Brew

Name: Matcha Coconut Cold Brew
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cold brew concentrate; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 tsp ceremonial grade matcha; 2 tbsp hot water (175°F); 1-2 tbsp simple syrup; Ice

Creamy, earthy, refreshing. Cold brew meets ceremonial matcha and coconut milk. The coffee shop drink gone viral on TikTok. Get the recipe.

The drink that broke TikTok. Matcha coconut cold brew layers earthy matcha over creamy coconut milk and smooth cold brew coffee. Looks like a $7 coffee shop drink, takes 10 minutes at home.

Why You’ll Love This Matcha Coconut Cold Brew

10 minutes — just a whisk and pitcher.
Double caffeine, zero jitters — matcha’s L-theanine smooths the buzz.
Stunning layered look — green on cream on dark.
Dairy-free — coconut milk makes it creamy.

Ingredients

2 cups cold brew concentrate
1 cup full-fat coconut milk (canned, shaken well)
2 tsp ceremonial grade matcha powder
2 tbsp hot water (175°F, not boiling)
1-2 tbsp simple syrup or maple syrup
Ice
Coconut whipped cream (optional)

Equipment

Bamboo whisk or small whisk
Small bowl
Pitcher
Tall glasses

How to Make Matcha Coconut Cold Brew

Step 1 — Whisk matcha (2 min)

Sift matcha into bowl. Add 175°F water. Whisk in zigzag motion until smooth and frothy (~30 sec).

Step 2 — Mix base (2 min)

Combine cold brew, coconut milk, 1 tbsp syrup in pitcher. Stir, taste, adjust sweetness.

Step 3 — Assemble (3 min)

Fill glasses with ice. Pour cold brew-coconut mix, leaving 1 inch at top.

Step 4 — Layer matcha (2 min)

Pour matcha slowly over the back of a spoon onto each drink. It floats in a green layer.

Step 5 — Garnish and serve

Top with coconut whipped cream. Serve with straw — stir before drinking.

Pro Tips

Ceremonial grade matcha — smoother, brighter, less bitter.
Water temp matters — boiling water makes matcha bitter. Use 175°F.
Sift matcha to prevent lumps.
DIY cold brew: 1 cup coarse ground coffee + 4 cups cold water, steep 12-18 hrs, strain.

Variations

Vanilla: Add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
Decaf: Decaf cold brew concentrate.
Blended: Blend with ice for a frappé.

Storage

Cold brew keeps 2 weeks in fridge. Whisk matcha fresh each time.

What to Serve

Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies or Cottage Cheese Banana Bread.

Nutrition

Per serving: 120 calories, 2g protein, 10g carbs, 8g fat.

FAQ

Bitter matcha?

Water too hot or old matcha. Use 175°F and fresh ceremonial grade.

Once you nail the layering, you’ll make these for every gathering.