10 Cold Matcha Drinks to Make This Summer in India
10 Cold Matcha Drinks to Make This Summer in India
Summer in India hits hard — 38–45°C in most cities from April to June. Hot matcha is not what anyone reaches for in that heat. But cold matcha is perfect: refreshing, caffeinated, and visually striking. Here are 10 cold matcha drinks that use ingredients you can easily find in India.
By Saran Reddy, Founder — InstaCuppa | Last updated: May 2026
Basic technique for all cold matcha drinks: Mix matcha with 2 tbsp cold water first to make a smooth paste, then add your cold liquid. This prevents clumping in cold preparations.
1. Classic Iced Matcha Latte
The foundation. Matcha paste + cold milk poured over ice. Add honey if you want sweetness. See the full iced matcha latte recipe for exact steps and milk options.
2. Matcha Lemonade
Mix matcha paste with 200ml cold water, the juice of one lemon, and 1 tsp honey. Pour over ice. Stir well — the combination of bitter matcha and sour lemon sounds strange but tastes bright and refreshing. One of the best hot-weather drinks.
3. Iced Mango Matcha
Blend 1 small mango with 100ml water until smooth. Pour over ice. In a separate cup, make matcha paste. Pour the mango juice first, then slowly add the matcha over the back of a spoon for a layered effect. The tropical sweetness of Indian alphonso or kesar mangoes is spectacular with matcha.
4. Matcha Cold Brew Lemonade
Mix matcha with cold water (not hot), let it sit for 5 minutes, then add lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and soda water. The salt paradoxically enhances the sweetness. Best summer thirst-quencher in this list.
5. Matcha Coconut Milk Drink
Mix matcha paste into chilled coconut milk (the thin variety from a carton, not full-fat canned). Add a squeeze of lime. No sweetener needed — coconut milk is naturally sweet. Tropical, light, and perfect for Indian summer.
6. Matcha Rose Lassi
Blend matcha paste with full-fat dahi (curd), 1 tsp rose water, cold water, and a pinch of cardamom. Pour over ice. The Persian-Indian combination of rose and the Japanese-Indian combination of matcha creates an unexpectedly sophisticated result.
7. Matcha Nimbu Pani
The Indian lemonade version: matcha paste + nimbu pani (lemon + black salt + cold water + a pinch of cumin powder). Black salt adds a mineral note that pairs well with matcha's umami. A uniquely Indian cold drink.
8. Iced Matcha Chai
Make masala tea spice milk (simmer milk with cardamom, ginger, cinnamon for 5 minutes), let it cool completely, then add matcha paste and pour over ice. See the matcha chai latte recipe for the spice details.
9. Matcha Watermelon Slush
Blend 200g fresh watermelon with ice until slushy. Add matcha paste and blend briefly — just a few pulses to partially mix (you want streaks of green in the red, not full mixing). Best served immediately in a tall glass. Perfect for peak summer.
10. Brown Sugar Iced Matcha
The Korean cafe favourite. Dissolve 1 tbsp brown sugar in 1 tbsp hot water to make a quick syrup. Let it cool. Add to glass with ice. Pour cold milk. Pour matcha paste over a spoon on top. The caramel depth of brown sugar + earthy matcha is excellent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can matcha be made with cold water?
Yes. Cold matcha (matcha mixed with cold water only) is called "cold brew matcha" and is a valid preparation. Matcha dissolves more slowly in cold water than hot water, so mix the paste very thoroughly before adding more liquid. Cold matcha tends to taste less bitter than hot matcha because cold water extracts fewer tannins.
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