This DIY matcha simple syrup is fabulous in drink and dessert recipes and only takes a few minutes to make! You can add the earthy green flavor of matcha plus sweetness to anything you like in one fell swoop. Let's get into it.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my chai simple syrup or sweet tea simple syrup, too!
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❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Simple Ingredients - You only need three ingredients and no fancy equipment or technique. Just grab a saucepan and a kitchen spoon and that's about it--quick and easy!
True Matcha Flavor - I highly recommend using the best quality matcha you can get for this recipe because it carries most of the flavor weight.
Flavorful syrups are so easy to make and go a long way in my baking and drink making escapades. Here are a few more popular ones to add to your routine: citrus simple syrup, ginger honey syrup, turmeric ginger lemon syrup, spiced peach syrup, and brown sugar pineapple syrup!
How to use matcha syrup?
Matcha simple syrup uses are practically endless and this one is much better than what you'd get at Starbucks or elsewhere. Add it to your lattes, cocktails, and mocktails.
Make a green tea simple syrup cocktail with it like my matcha mojito!
It tastes fantastic in homemade Italian sodas (or should I say Japanese sodas?) and spritz drinks like my easy matcha soda recipe. Try it with ginger beer, too.
And you can use this syrup to add flavor to cake layers and keep them moist. Last but not lease, use this matcha syrup for ice cream. A spoonful drizzled on top of my black sesame ice cream is the combo you didn't know you needed til now.
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder will provide the best flavor and color in this syrup, which is especially important for the look and taste of your drinks and desserts. I use and recommend this quality organic matcha powder. Alternatively, you can use matcha tea bags, if needed.
Sugar and Water are the basis for the classic simple syrup recipe and I use a 1.5:1 of sugar to water in this recipe with results in a richer syrup.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Sweetener Options - I developed this matcha syrup recipe using granulated sugar (white sugar) but you can instead use brown sugar or cane sugar, honey, agave, and much more in the same proportions. You can even use a zero sugar sweetener!
How to Make Matcha Simple Syrup at Home
Step One: Add the matcha powder, sugar, and water to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir to dissolve.
Step Two: Bring the mixture to a boil the reduce the heat and simmer.
Step Three: Cool the syrup completely before using in drinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can make matcha syrup up to one week in advance. Just store in the fridge.
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. This syrup should keep for about two weeks and sometimes lasts even longer (up to two months) with careful handling, due to the higher sugar content.
To freeze, transfer to an airtight, freezer safe container or ice molds and store for up to six months. Freezing in molds makes for easier thawing and use. Note that the higher sugar content may prevent this syrup from freezing completely solid so it's best to use a container or mold with a lid.
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📖 Recipe
DIY Matcha Simple Syrup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar or sweetener of your choice
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
Instructions
- Add the sugar, water, and matcha to saucepan over medium flame and stir until dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool fully then transfer to an airtight container for use and/or storage.
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