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July 31, 2020

Iced Pineapple Matcha (Starbucks Copycat )

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Have you tried the new Starbucks Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink? It’s incredibly refreshing with a beautiful green color. This copycat vegan green tea drink tastes just like the one from Starbucks with the perfect blend of coconut milk, matcha green tea, pineapple, and ginger flavor. When making it at home, you can easily customize to your desired sweetness level.

Have you tried the new Starbucks Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink? It’s incredibly refreshing with a beautiful green color. This copycat vegan green tea drink is a real deal and has the perfect blend of coconut milk, matcha green tea, pineapple, and ginger flavor. When making it at home, you can customize easily with your desired sweet level and make it with or without caffeine. #IcedPineappleMatchDrink #StarbucksPineappleMatcha

Starbucks just debuted some new iced drinks made with coconut milk, and I was immediately attracted by Iced Golden Ginger Drink, Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink and this green color pineapple matcha. After ordering it a lot from Starbucks, I finally figured out how to make a healthier homemade version at home.

Ingredients and Subsitutions

Pineapple Matcha Drink ingredients on the counter.

Matcha Green Tea Powder – Make sure to use fresh matcha powder for the best flavor and bright green color. Old green tea powder has less flavor with a dull green color. You can buy them at the local grocery store or order online from Amazon.

  • Substitute: You can sub green tea if you don’t have matcha powder, but you won’t get a vivid green color.

Pineapple Juice – I find the pineapple juice gives a better fruity flavor to this drink.

  • Substitute: Original Starbucks drink uses pineapple ginger syrup for the pineapple and ginger flavor. If you prefer to use the syrup, you can order Pineapple Syrup online from Amazon.

Ginger – I used ginger powder to save time for this recipe.

  • Substitute: You can also use fresh ginger or stem ginger. 

Coconut Milk – It adds a silky richness and creaminess to this drink. Coconut milk beverage works better than canned coconutmilk, which contains solid chunky lumps of some white stuff.

  • Substitute: You can sub soy milk or almond milk, but it changes the flavor quite a bit. I would give coconut milk a try first as it tastes amazing.

Simple Syrup – I used simple syrup for this recipe for easy mixing.

  • Substitute: You can also use pineapple syrup or other syrup. Alternatively, you can substitute honey or sugar. For a healthy option, use Stevia instead.

Pro Tip: Matcha green tea powder should be stored in the refrigerator once it’s opened. Use a container that’s as air-tight and light-tight as possible. 

Table of Contents

  • How to Make Starbucks Pineapple Matcha at Home
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Review of Starbucks Pineapple Matcha
  • What Does Starbucks’ Iced Pineapple Matcha Taste Like?
  • Does Starbucks Pineapple Matcha Have Caffeine?
  • Is This Drink Good for You?
  • How Many Calories Does Pineapple Matcha Have?
  • Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink Recipe (with VIDEO)

How to Make Starbucks Pineapple Matcha at Home

Pineapple Matcha recipe: step 1 and 2 photos.

1. Whisk together matcha green tea powder, ginger powder, and 1/3 cup pineapple juice.

2. Mix VERY WELL until dissolved.

Pineapple matcha recipe: step 3 and 4 photos.

3. In a large pitcher, add coconut milk and the rest of the pineapple juice.

4. Pour in the green tea and ginger powder mixture. Mix well.

Pineapple matcha recipe: step 5 and 6 photos.

5. Add syrup to your desired sweetness.

6. Fill a glass halfway with ice and pour the mixture into the glass. Serve and enjoy this green iced beverage immediately.

Pouring pineapple matcha drink mixture into a tall glass.

Tips & Tricks

  • To make sure the green tea powder and ginger powder dissolve properly, you’ll need to mix them with a small amount of pineapple juice first. Mix very well until there are no clumps of powder in the mixture.
  • Matcha green tea powder gives your drink a nice green color. You can adjust the amount to make the color lighter or darker. 
  • If you don’t like the tiny white particles in the drink, strain the mixture through cheesecloth or a coffee filter before adding the syrup.
  • You can customize the sweetness of your pineapple green tea drink. Start with a small amount of syrup or sugar, taste, and gradually add more for the perfect subtle touch.
Have you tried the new Starbucks Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink? It’s incredibly refreshing with a beautiful green color. This copycat vegan green tea drink is a real deal and has the perfect blend of coconut milk, matcha green tea, pineapple, and ginger flavor. When making it at home, you can customize easily with your desired sweet level and make it with or without caffeine. #IcedPineappleMatchDrink #StarbucksPineappleMatcha

Review of Starbucks Pineapple Matcha

Since Starbucks unveiled pineapple matcha green tea drink this spring, it has become so popular on social media like Instagram. The nice, springtime green color from the matcha is a big hit, and many fans view this drink as one of the best-tasting items. The flavors are so refreshing, and many claim that it’s a perfect summer day iced beverage!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Starbucks’ Iced Pineapple Matcha Taste Like?

It’s a refreshing drink with a perfect balance among sweetened matcha, pineapple, and creamy coconut milk with a hint of ginger flavor.

Have you tried the new Starbucks Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink? It’s incredibly refreshing with a beautiful green color. This copycat vegan green tea drink is a real deal and has the perfect blend of coconut milk, matcha green tea, pineapple, and ginger flavor. When making it at home, you can customize easily with your desired sweet level and make it with or without caffeine. #IcedPineappleMatchDrink #StarbucksPineappleMatcha

Does Starbucks Pineapple Matcha Have Caffeine?

Yes, this drink has caffeine in it and will give you a boost of energy. 

Is This Drink Good for You?

Ingredients such as matcha green tea, ginger, and pineapple are good for you, but a lot of calories are coming from added sugar. If you want to make your pineapple matcha healthier, you and ask your barista to cut back on the number of pumps in the drink. 

If you’re making it at home, you can easily adjust the amount of syrup to lower the sugar level. 

How Many Calories Does Pineapple Matcha Have?

A 16-ounce grande Starbucks pineapple matcha contains 170 calories, 5 grams total fat, 4.5 grams saturated fat, 115 mg sodium, 30 grams total carbohydrates, 2 grams dietary fiber, 27 grams sugars, 2 grams protein, and 80 mg caffeine. A tall size has 130 calories, and a venti size has 250 calories.

If You Like this Recipe Try these Out:

  • Make a delicious and beautiful Starbucks Iced Golden Ginger Drink at home! Keep this dairy-free beverage healthy by using the healthy ingredients and save money. This DIY copycat yellow ginger drink has the perfect blend of coconut milk, ginger, pineapple, and turmeric flavor. It’s an amazing refreshing fruity drink that takes less than 5 minutes to make. #IcedGoldenGingerDrinkStarbucks #GoldenGinger #StarbucksGoldenGingerDrink #StarbucksYellowDrink
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  • This Mango Dragonfruit Refresher brings your favorite coffee shop drink home! The Starbucks dragon drink copycat recipe gives you all the amazing flavor and beautiful pink color of the store-bought drink at the fraction of the price. It’s a perfectly refreshing fruity drink that takes less than 5 minutes to make with a few ingredients. It’s incredibly delicious with or without coconut milk! #MangoDragonfruit #MangoDragonfruitRefresher #StarbucksDragonDrink #Dragondrink
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  • Like Pink Drink, Purple Drink is another refreshing and stunning iced beverage that’s perfect for hot summer days. It’s made with passion iced tea, soy milk, and syrup, topped with blackberries. Here is a complete guide on purple drink, including how to order it from Starbuck’s secret menu, and how to make it at home! #PurpleDrink #PurpleDrinkStarbucks
    Purple Drink

If you’ve tried this Iced Pineapple Matcha drink then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know. I love hearing from you!

Have you tried the new Starbucks Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink? It’s incredibly refreshing with a beautiful green color. This copycat vegan green tea drink is a real deal and has the perfect blend of coconut milk, matcha green tea, pineapple, and ginger flavor. When making it at home, you can customize easily with your desired sweet level and make it with or without caffeine.

Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink Recipe (with VIDEO)

Have you tried the new Starbucks Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink? It’s incredibly refreshing with a beautiful green color. This copycat vegan green tea drink is a real deal and has the perfect blend of coconut milk, matcha green tea, pineapple, and ginger flavor. When making it at home, you can customize easily with your desired sweet level and make it with or without caffeine.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 152kcal

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup pineapple juice divided
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut milk I used non-sweetened, full-fat. If you use sweetened, you’ll need to reduce the amount of sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 2-3 tablespoons simple syrup (or honey, you can adjust the sweetness by using more or less)
  • ice cubes

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together matcha green tea powder, ginger powder, and 1/3 cup of pineapple juice until dissolved. (Make sure you mix it very well and there’s no lumps.)
  • In a large pitcher, add coconut milk, the rest of the pineapple juice, and the matcha green tea mixture. Mix well.
  • Add syrup to your desired sweetness. (It’s important to start with a small amount, and gradually add more.)
  • Fill a glass halfway with ice and pour the mixture into the glass. Serve and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • To make sure the matcha powder and ginger powder dissolve properly, you’ll need to mix them with a small amount of pineapple juice first. Mix very well until there are no clumps of powder in the mixture.
  • Matcha green tea powder gives your drink a nice green color. You can adjust the amount of matcha powder to make the color lighter or darker. 
  • If you don’t like the tiny white particles (from the powder) in the drink, strain the mixture through cheesecloth or a coffee filter before adding the syrup.
  • You can customize the sweetness of your pineapple green tea drink. Start with a small amount of syrup or sugar, taste, and gradually add more for the perfect subtle touch. Use stevia for a healthy option.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 2mg
Author: izzycooking
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink, Pineapple Matcha Starbucks
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Have you tried the new Starbucks Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink? It’s incredibly refreshing with a beautiful green color. This copycat vegan green tea drink is a real deal and has the perfect blend of coconut milk, matcha green tea, pineapple, and ginger flavor. When making it at home, you can customize easily with your desired sweet level and make it with or without caffeine. #IcedPineappleMatchDrink #StarbucksPineappleMatcha

Editor note: Originally published June 22, 2020 and updated July 31, 2020.

Filed Under: Copycat, Drinks, Starbucks Copycat Drinks Tagged With: coconut milk, ginger powder, Ice cubes, matcha green tea powder, pineapple juice, Simple Syrup

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Noelle says

    July 16, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    This has been my favorite drink that I found all summer, I am obsessed!! Thank you for this!

    Reply
  2. Noelle says

    July 16, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    This has been my favorite drink that I found all summer, I am obsessed!! Thank you for this!

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      July 16, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      Glad to hear that, Noelle. Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Lisalia says

    July 16, 2020 at 10:22 pm

    5 stars
    This is my new favorite way to have matcha! SO so good. Perfect refreshing summer drink!

    Reply

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