Homemade Matcha Lemonade

Here's my homemade matcha lemonade recipe with a Japanese twist with added matcha. If you don't have matcha at home don't worry the recipe still works without it.

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Prep Time: 15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion, Japanese, oriental

Keyword: Antioxidants, diet, green tea, healthy, Japanese recipe, lemonade, lose weight, matcha

Servings: people

Author: Fiona Uyema

Cost: 4

Ingredients

200 g sugar
200 ml cold water
4 large fresh lemons
1 litre of cold water
1 tsp matcha powder
Ice cubes
Lime slices to garnish
Mint leaves to garnish

Instructions

Heat the 200g of sugar and 200ml of water in a saucepan on medium heat until the sugar dissolves (stir to make sure the sugar is completely dissolved into the water).Then, take it off the heat and let cool.
Squeeze the juice from 4 lemons into a bowl and then pass through a sieve.
When ready to serve pour the sugar water and lemon juice into a large jug.
Add 1 litre of cold water, ice cubes and lemon slices. Use a spoon with a long handle to stir well.
Now the homemade lemonade is ready. If you want to add matcha follow the next instruction.
Put 1 tsp of matcha powder is a small cup and add a few tablespoons of cold water. Use a whisk to remove any lumps. Add to the lemonade and mix well.
Use lime slices & mint leaves to garnish.